Popular condiment recalled over fears it could trigger dangerous reaction in thousands
A POPULAR condiment has been pulled off shelves, with thousands warned they could suffer dangerous reactions if they eat it.
Buyers have been warned not to eat the the product as an ingredient not mentioned on the label could pose a "health risk".
"The WilderKitchen is recalling Wilderbee Gochujang Hot Honey because it contains gluten which is not mentioned on the label," it wrote.
It added the spicy sauce may contain traces of cereal, but the exact kind "is currently unknown".
As a result, people with coeliac disease - a condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues after eating gluten - as well as people with allergies or intolerances to cereals containing gluten have been advised not to consume the product over fears of a "possible health risk".
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Gluten is found in cereals such as wheat, barley and rye, which are used to make bread, cakes and pasta.
According to , hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have coeliac disease but many don't know it and continue to struggle with unexplained symptoms such as bloating, diarrhoea, nausea, wind, constipation and persistent tiredness.
Gluten sensitivities can cause similar symptoms to coeliac disease, but without the involvement of the immune system.
Meanwhile, people with an allergy to cereals such as wheat may get an immediate reaction from eating it.
For some, this can result in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Affected batches of the Wilderbee Gochujang Hot Honey have a batch number up to 426 and a 'best before' date of May 11, 2026.
If you eat gluten by mistake as a person with coeliac disease, it may trigger symptoms that last several days.
For some, it might not experience any symptoms at all.
The amount of gluten someone eats can affect the degree of gut damage, and your individual sensitivity to gluten affects the symptoms you may or may not experience.
Eating gluten by accident is unlikely to cause any long-term gut damage, although you may suffer from diarrhoea, abdominal pain or vomiting, so it is important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
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You may find taking medication to treat constipation, diarrhoea or headaches can ease your symptoms.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist for further advice.