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DOZENS of products containing mustard have been recalled due to allergy concerns.

Multiple brands are pulling sauces and pastes from UK supermarkets and takeaways because they have peanuts which are not mentioned on labels - after a Food Standards Agency alert.

A total of 136 products have been pulled from shelves
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A total of 136 products have been pulled from shelvesCredit: PA
Products include some made for Waitrose
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Products include some made for WaitroseCredit: Doug Seeburg
Iceland items are also impacted
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Iceland items are also impactedCredit: Getty
Papa Johns's issued an urgent warning to customers about two of its dips
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Papa Johns's issued an urgent warning to customers about two of its dipsCredit: Getty

Those impacted include products made by My Protein, Slimming World, Iceland and Waitrose.

While major pizza takeaway chain Papa John's has been forced to stop serving its Garlic and Herb Dip, and their Vegan Ranch Dressing.

And Domino's has removed its BBQ Dip and The Big Dip - BBQ.

NEW ITEM ADDED

The latest item to be added to the alert list yesterday is Merchant Gourmet's Black Dhal with Black Lentils & Coconut Cream.

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The FSA says: "Several brands are taking the precautionary step of recalling several spice products that contain mustard, because they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.

"This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts."

The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis

SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later.

Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe.

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening.

Mild to moderate symptoms include:

  • Itchy mouth, tongue and throat
  • Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face
  • Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria)
  • Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea
  • Runny nose and sneezing

Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

  • Swelling of your throat and tongue
  • Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
  • Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice
  • Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing
  • Feeling tired or confused
  • Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting
  • Skin that feels cold to the touch
  • Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet

Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency.

Follow these steps if you think you or someone you're with is having an anaphylactic reaction:

  1. Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one  instructions are included on the side of the injector.
  2. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you're having an anaphylactic reaction.
  3. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you're struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you're pregnant, lie on your left side).
  4. If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it's still in the skin.
  5. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a 2nd adrenaline auto-injector.

Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better.

Sources: Allergy UK, NHS

A spokesperson for the FSA said: "The FSA is urgently working with the relevant Local Authorities, individual businesses and industry to identify which products may be affected.  

"We have traced the contaminated mustard ingredients to a producer in India called GT Agro Industries and have identified one company who has supplied these ingredients for use in UK food.

"There is no evidence other suppliers are affected so far."  

The UK company affected, FGS Ingredients Ltd, has urged customers to remove from sale products containing contaminated mustard ingredients.

FSA's Director of Food Policy, Rebecca Sudworth, said:  "Those with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming products containing mustard as an ingredient until we identify the individual products affected.

"Parents and carers of children who have a peanut allergy should take care to check the labels of food they buy and, if eating out, or getting a takeaway, ask the restaurant or cafe about foods that might contain mustard.  

"As soon as we have more information, we will update consumers. As always, we urge people with an allergy to sign up to our allergy alerts, so you can be notified about future allergy recalls.” 

Full list of 136 items recalled

Merchant Gourmet – Black Dhal with Black Lentils &; Coconut Cream

Tubby Tom’s Buffalo Rub

Tubby Tom’s Burnt Peach Bourbon Sauce

Mr Vikki’s North Indian Curry Paste

Mr Vikki’s Queen Naga

Mr Vikki’s Garlic Pickle

Mr Vikki’s Lime Pickle

Mr Vikki’s Brinjal Pickle

Mr Vikki’s King Naga

Mr Vikki’s Habanero Chilli Jam

Mr Vikki’s Tamarind Chipotle Chutney

Mr Vikki’s Tomato and Nigella Chutney

Mr Vikki’s Mango Chutney

Tubby Tom’s Golden Buffalo Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Banana Habanero

Mr Vikki’s Chilli Jam

Fireaway BBQ Sauce Dip Pot

Fireaway Garlic & Herb Sauce Dip Pot

Domino’s BBQ Dip

Domino’s The Big Dip - BBQ

Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Sausage

Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Burger

Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Sausage

Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Burger

Tubby Tom’s Tubz Deli Seasoning

Chef Select Takeaway Garlic and Herb Dip

Mr Vikki’s Hot Stuff Chilli Sauce

Favourit Cajun Seasoning

Favourit Fajita Seasoning

Favourit Mild Curry Powder

Favourit Medium Curry Powder

Favourit Hot Curry Powder

Favourit Cajun Seasoning

Favourit Fajita Seasoning

Favourit Hot Curry Powder

Tubby Tom’s Mutang Mustard Sauce

Favourit Medium Curry Powder

Dunnes Stores Mild Curry Powder

Dunnes Stores Cajun Seasoning

Dunnes Stores Medium Madras Curry Powder

Dunnes Stores Hot Curry Powder

Dunnes Stores Black Mustard Seeds

Tubby Tom’s Rattlesnake Rub

Faves Craft Pepper Soup Spice

Hides Fine Foods Cajun Premium Seasoning

Hides Fine Foods Madras Hot Curry Powder

Hides Fine Foods Fajita Seasoning

Hides Fine Foods Yellow Mustard Powder

Tubby Tom’s Vindaloo Seasoning

The National Gallery Brunch Basket

Shoreditch Kitchen Slate Cheese Board with Soapstone Crayon & Chutney Selection

TGI Cajun Chicken Pasta with Chorizo

Slimming World Pasta Bolognese

Slimming World Naked Katsu Chicken

Slimming World Lasagne

Slimming World King Prawn Bhuna

Slimming World Chicken Balti Biryani

Slimming World Cajun King Prawn Pasta

Slimming World Cajun Chicken Pasta

Tubby Tom’s War Hog Sauce

Slimming World Burger Pasta

My Protein Tandoori Mixed Grill

My Protein Singapore Noodles

My Protein Katsu Chicken with Rice

My Protein Chicken & Beef Naked Burrito

My Protein Cajun Chicken Pasta

Blue Dragon Katsu Chicken

Iceland Takeaway Chicken Fajita

Iceland Takeaway Chinese Curry Sauce

Iceland Takeaway Chinese Chicken Curry

Tubby Tom’s Wake the Dead Rub

Iceland Takeaway Chicken Vindaloo

Iceland Takeaway Chicken Madras

Iceland Takeaway Chicken Jalfrezi

Iceland Takeaway Chicken Curry Noodles

Iceland Takeaway Beef Madras

Iceland Luxury House Special Curry

Iceland Luxury Fish Pie

Nottingham Bazaar Madras Curry Powder

Nottingham Bazaar Nazar Curry Powder

Sterling Curry Mild Madras

Tubby Tom’s Cowabunga Rub

The Spice Factory Biryani Masala

Bart Yellow Mustard Seeds

Wilton Wholefoods Black Mustard Seeds

Wilton Wholefoods White Mustard Seeds

Wilton Wholefoods Fajita Seasoning

Wilton Wholefoods Mild Curry Powder

Wilton Wholefoods Madras Curry Powder

Wilton Wholefoods Cajun Seasoning

Wilton Wholefoods All Purpose Seasoning

Legendary Sauce Co Habanero Wholegrain Mustard

Tubby Tom’s Bone Sucker Rub

Papa John’s Garlic & Herb Dip

Papa John’s Garlic & Herb Dip

Waitrose Yellow Mustard Seeds

Waitrose Pickling Spice

Hampshire Foods Cayenne Pepper

Hampshire Foods Vindaloo Masala

Hampshire Foods Balti Masala

Hampshire Foods Tikka Masala

Hampshire Foods Panch Puran

Hampshire Foods Biryani Masala

Tubby Tom’s Cherry Bomb Rub

Hampshire Foods Korma Curry Powder

Hampshire Foods Madras Curry Powder Hot

Hampshire Foods Madras Curry Powder Mild

Hampshire Foods Fajita Seasoning

Hampshire Foods Cajun Seasoning

Hampshire Foods Ground Mustard

Hampshire Foods Mustard Powder

Hampshire Foods Yellow Mustard Seed

Hampshire Foods Brown Mustard Seeds

Mr Vikki’s Harrys Brown Sauce

Tubby Tom’s Hog Roast Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Harrys Roast Chipotle

Mr Vikki’s Christmas Cranberry Chilli Jam

Mr Vikki’s Raj Naga

Mr Vikki’s North African Harrissa

Mr Vikki’s Chilli Mafia Cajun Magic Seasoning

Mr Vikki’s Kaffir lime vindaloo paste

Mr Vikki’s Yorkshire rhubarb pickle

Mr Vikki’s King Naga Garlic

Mr Vikki’s East India Chilli Pickle

Mr Vikki’s Old Delhi Chutney

Tubby Tom’s Texas Drip Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Phall Curry paste

Mr Vikki’s HHH Madras Curry Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Keswick Market Curry Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Lurch Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Hot Stuff Chilli Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Hot Coriander Sauce

Mr Vikki’s Caramelised Red Onion Chutney

Mr Vikki’s Kashmiri Chilli Pickle

Mr Vikki’s HHH Hell Hot Habanero

Mr Vikki’s Hot Goan Curry Paste

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