Allergy alertFSA
Shallow Brandy Mince Pies recalled over undeclared milk
The Bakewell Bakery is recalling Shallow Brandy Mince Pies because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Shallow Brandy Mince Pies 6
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 02 February 2026
- 03 February 2026
- 04 February 2026
- 05 February 2026
What to do now
Shallow Brandy Mince Pies contains milk, 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 milk.
- Anyone who avoids milk should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- You can return it to the shop where you bought it for your money back.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
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
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-85-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
The Bakewell Bakery is recalling Shallow Brandy Mince Pies because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The risk
The product contains milk making them a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
The Bakewell Bakery 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 recall 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 milk or milk constituents, do not consume them. Instead, return it to the store where it was bought for a full refund. No receipt is required. For more information contact The Bakewell Bakery on 01629 814996 or at headoffice@thebakewellbakery.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Shallow Brandy Mince Pies been recalled?
Shallow Brandy Mince Pies contains milk, 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 milk. 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?
Anyone who avoids milk should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for 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 milk. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
