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Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich recalled over undeclared egg

Undeclared egg

Marks and Spencer is recalling Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

  • Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich

    Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
    • 06 September 2023

What to do now

Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich contains egg, 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 egg.

  1. If you are allergic to or intolerant of egg, do not eat it.
  2. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
  3. You can return it to M&S for your money back.
  4. Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.

Why it matters. Egg allergy is common in young children. Egg can be listed under other names such as albumin or egg powder.

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-44-2023). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Marks and Spencer is recalling Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.

The risk

Egg

This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.

Action taken

Marks and 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 or intolerance to egg do not eat it. Instead return it to your nearest store for a full refund.

Open the FSA notice

Questions

Why has Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich been recalled?

Plant Kitchen No Chicken and Chorizo Sandwich contains egg, 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 egg. Egg allergy is common in young children. Egg can be listed under other names such as albumin or egg powder.

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 egg, 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 egg. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of egg, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.

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