Allergy alertFSA
AL Burj Halva products recalled over undeclared sesame
Goodies Food Mediterranean is recalling three Al Burj Halva products because they contain sesame which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
16 identifiers listed for this notice.
AL Burj Halva Plain 350g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 307001
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 01 November 2026
AL Burj Halva Plain 700g
- Batch code
- 307001
- Best before
- 01 November 2026
AL Burj Halva Plain 1800g
- Batch code
- 128001
- Best before
- 06 May 2026
Al Burj Halva Pistachio 350g
- Batch code
- 307001
- Best before
- 01 November 2026
Al Burj Halva Pistachio 700g
- Batch code
- 128001
- Best before
- 06 May 2026
Al Burj Halva Pistachio 1800g
- Batch code
- 128001
- Best before
- 06 May 2026
Al Burj Halva Extra Pistachio 350g
- Batch code
- 128001
- Best before
- 06 May 2026
Al Burj Halva Extra Pistachio 700g
- Batch code
- 128001
- Best before
- 06 May 2026
What to do now
AL Burj Halva products contains sesame, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of sesame.
- Anyone who avoids sesame should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- You can return it to the shop where you bought it for your money back.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Sesame allergy can cause severe reactions. Sesame often appears in seeded breads, tahini, hummus and some oils.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-14-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Goodies Food Mediterranean is recalling three Al Burj Halva products because they contain sesame which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
The risk
Sesame
This product contains sesame making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
Action taken
Goodies Food Mediterranean is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to sesame, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Goodies Food Mediterranean on 02089639111 or at info@goodiesfoodsltd.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has AL Burj Halva products been recalled?
AL Burj Halva products contains sesame, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of sesame. Sesame allergy can cause severe reactions. Sesame often appears in seeded breads, tahini, hummus and some oils.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Anyone who avoids sesame should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid sesame. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of sesame, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
