Allergy alertFSA
Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets recalled over undeclared mustard
Young’s Seafood is recalling Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets 270g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- F2
- L5283
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- End of October 2026
What to do now
The label on Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets does not tell people about the mustard it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to mustard, it is not.
- Anyone who avoids mustard 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. Mustard allergy can be severe. Mustard is often hidden in dressings, sauces, marinades and spice mixes.
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-82-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Young’s Seafood is recalling Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
The risk
Mustard
This product contains mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Action taken
Young’s Seafood 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. For further information, please email care@youngsseafood.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets been recalled?
The label on Young’s Gastro 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets does not tell people about the mustard it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to mustard, it is not. Mustard allergy can be severe. Mustard is often hidden in dressings, sauces, marinades and spice mixes.
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 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?
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 mustard. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of mustard, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
