Allergy alertFSA
Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini recalled over undeclared gluten
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini because it contains wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini 300g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 23 March 2023
What to do now
Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini contains gluten, 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 gluten.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of gluten, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- You can return it to Waitrose for your money back.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and often in oats unless they are labelled gluten-free. It matters for people with coeliac disease as well as those with a wheat allergy.
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-16-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini because it contains wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
The risk
Wheat (gluten)
This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Action taken
Waitrose 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 coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. For more information please contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 (option 4).
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini been recalled?
Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini contains gluten, 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 gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and often in oats unless they are labelled gluten-free. It matters for people with coeliac disease as well as those with a wheat allergy.
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 gluten, 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 gluten. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of gluten, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
