Allergy alertFSA
Mayil products recalled over undeclared sesame, fish and other allergens
Top in Town Foods is recalling various Mayil products because of incorrect allergen labelling. Ingredients lists do not correctly identify crustaceans, fish, mustard or sesame as allergens. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans, fish, mustard or sesame.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall 
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard is in Mayil products without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard, do not eat it.
- Anyone who avoids sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
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
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-35-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Top in Town Foods is recalling various Mayil products because of incorrect allergen labelling. Ingredients lists do not correctly identify crustaceans, fish, mustard or sesame as allergens. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans, fish, mustard or sesame.
The risk
Crustacean, Fish, Mustard and Sesame
The products contain crustacean, fish, mustard and sesame making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustacean, fish, mustard or sesame.
Action taken
Top in Town Foods is recalling the above products 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where you bought them.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Mayil products been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard is in Mayil products without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard, do not eat it. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Anyone who avoids sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard 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?
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 sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of sesame, fish, crustaceans and mustard, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
