Allergy alertFSA
M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie recalled over undeclared soya
Marks & Spencer is recalling M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie 200g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 12 April 2024
- 16 April 2024
- 18 April 2024
- 22 April 2024
What to do now
The label on M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie does not tell people about the soya it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to soya, it is not.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of soya, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- Take it back to M&S and ask for a refund.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Soya appears in many processed foods, including sauces, dressings and meat alternatives.
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-17-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Marks & Spencer is recalling M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
The risk
Soya
This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Action taken
Marks & Spencer 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 soya, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information contact Marks & Spencer customer care on 0333 0148 555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie been recalled?
The label on M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie does not tell people about the soya it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to soya, it is not. Soya appears in many processed foods, including sauces, dressings and meat alternatives.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the use by 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 soya, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat 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 soya. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of soya, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
