Allergy alertFSA
Sainsbury’s Onion Rings recalled over undeclared milk, gluten and soya
Sainsbury’s are recalling by Sainsbury’s Onion Rings because they contain milk, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or has coeliac disease.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Sainsbury’s Onion Rings 125g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 8 February 2025
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: milk, gluten and soya is in Sainsbury’s Onion Rings without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids milk, gluten and soya, do not eat it.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, gluten and soya, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- Return it to Sainsbury’s for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
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
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-49-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Sainsbury’s are recalling by Sainsbury’s Onion Rings because they contain milk, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten and/or has coeliac disease.
The risk
Milk, soya and wheat (gluten)
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to soya and/or wheat or gluten and/or has coeliac disease.
Action taken
Sainsbury’s 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, soya, wheat or gluten or coeliac disease do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where you bought it for a full refund. For further information, please visit the Sainsbury’s website, Sainsburys.co.uk/help.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Sainsbury’s Onion Rings been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: milk, gluten and soya is in Sainsbury’s Onion Rings without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids milk, gluten and soya, do not eat it. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
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 milk, gluten and soya, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid milk, gluten and soya. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, gluten and soya, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
