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Soup Recall: Hidden Gluten Sparks Allergy Alert
14 May
Summary
- Minestrone soup recalled due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
- Labeling issue poses serious risk to those with intolerances.
- Product sold at M&S, Ocado, and Daylesford shops.
Daylesford Organic has initiated a recall for its Minestrone Soup with Cannellini Beans, Pasta Shells and Olive Oil. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed the recall stems from an allergen concern related to labeling. Specifically, the soup contains wheat (gluten), which was not adequately emphasized on the product's label.
This oversight presents a significant health risk, particularly for individuals with wheat or gluten intolerances or coeliac disease. Point of sale notices are being displayed in all affected retail locations, including Marks & Spencer foodhalls, Ocado, and Daylesford Organic shops, to inform customers. Those who have purchased the soup and have relevant allergies are advised not to consume it.
Customers should return the product to the store of purchase for a full refund. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues in response to gluten, disrupting nutrient absorption. The FSA issues Allergy Alerts when food safety risks are identified due to incorrect or missing allergy information.
