Allergy alertFSA
Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns recalled over undeclared nuts
Woodstock Foods is recalling Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns because they contain hazelnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns 12 x 50g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 224934
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- January 2026
What to do now
The label on Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns does not tell people about the hazelnut it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to hazelnut, it is not.
- Anyone who avoids hazelnut should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it and ask for a refund.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
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
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-35-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Woodstock Foods is recalling Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns because they contain hazelnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
The risk
Hazelnuts (nuts)
This product contains hazelnuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts).
Action taken
Woodstock Foods is recalling the above product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. 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 to hazelnuts (nuts) do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please telephone Woodstock Foods on 0787 639 4406.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns been recalled?
The label on Woodstock Vanilla Crème Crowns does not tell people about the hazelnut it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to hazelnut, it is not. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and 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 hazelnut 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?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid hazelnut. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of hazelnut, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
