Allergy alertFSA
Durra Falafel Mix recalled over undeclared sesame
Goodies Foods Mediterranean is recalling its Durra Falafel Mix product because it contains sesame which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is 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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
name: Durra Falafel Mix 400g (350g +50g)
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- B:01 and B:49
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 01 February 2028
- 09 February 2028
What to do now
The label on Durra Falafel Mix does not tell people about the sesame it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to sesame, it is not.
- 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.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it and ask for a refund.
- 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
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-60-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Goodies Foods Mediterranean is recalling its Durra Falafel Mix product because it contains sesame which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is 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 Foods Mediterranean is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product a is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to sesame, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Goodies Foods Mediterranean on 02089639111 or at info@goodiesfoodsltd.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Durra Falafel Mix been recalled?
The label on Durra Falafel Mix does not tell people about the sesame it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to sesame, it is not. 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?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
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.
