Allergy alertFSA
Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu recalled over undeclared sesame
Japan Food Express Ltd is recalling Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu because they contain sesame, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu 188g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- end of December 2024
What to do now
Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu 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.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of sesame, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- You can return it to the shop where you bought it for your money back.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
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-29-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Japan Food Express Ltd is recalling Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu because they contain 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
Japan Food Express Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and they will be contacting the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells 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, contact Japan Food Express Ltd on 020 3909 1555 or info@japanfoodexpress.co.uk
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu been recalled?
Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu 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 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 sesame, 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 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.
