Allergy alertFSA
The Smileys Surprise Egg recalled over undeclared nuts
Heron Foods is recalling The Smileys Surprise Egg because it contains hazelnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
The Smileys Surprise Egg All packs
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 30 August 2025
What to do now
The Smileys Surprise Egg contains hazelnut, 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 hazelnut.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of hazelnut, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- You can return it to Heron Foods for your money back.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
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-32-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Heron Foods is recalling The Smileys Surprise Egg because it contains hazelnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
The risk
Hazelnuts (nuts)
This product contains hazelnuts (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
Action taken
Heron Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact 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 product 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 hazelnuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details please contact info@heronfoods.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has The Smileys Surprise Egg been recalled?
The Smileys Surprise Egg contains hazelnut, 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 hazelnut. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the 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?
If you are allergic to or intolerant of hazelnut, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat 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 hazelnut. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of hazelnut, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
