Waitrose issues ‘do not eat’ warning for popular ready meal which poses allergy risk

Waitrose recalls a popular meal after declaring that certain products have been “born”, causing a risk of allergy.

The “Indian TakeaWay for Two” brand supermarket has been drawn from the shelves Because it contains sesame and soy, which are not mentioned on the label.

According to the Food Standard Agency (FSA), who published the reminder Warning, the product is a health risk to anyone with a allergy sesame or soybeans because the spring rolls were poorly taken care of in the box.

All the products to take away in 1,412 g of boxes with the date of sale on July 25, 2025 are affected.

No other product is affected by the recall.

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Those who suffer from sesame or soy allergy have been invited not to eat the product and return it to their local branch Waitrose and Partners for a full refund.

The FSA explained: “Sometimes foods must be removed or recalled if there is a risk for consumers because allergies labeling is missing or incorrect or if there is another risk of food allergy. When there is a risk of food allergy, the FSA will issue an allergic alert. ”

A point of sale notice has also been issued to its customers. These opinions explain why the product is recalled and tells them what to do if they bought the product.

Soy is a food ingredient based on soy beans and is used to make soy sauce and tofu.

Those who suffer from a soy allergy can undergo an immediate reaction or a delayed reaction, according to Anaphylaxis UK.

Symptoms of an immediate reaction include rash, tingling or itching in the mouth, and swelling of the lips, eyes or face. This can also cause stomach pain and vomiting.

Those who suffer from a delayed allergic reaction can feel stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting.

Sesame seeds and sesame oil can cause allergic reactions, and these can sometimes be serious, said Anaphylaxis UK.

In many cases, those who are allergic to sesame can feel a rash, known as hives, anywhere on the body. It can also trigger tingling or a feeling of itching in the mouth, swelling of the lips, face or eyes, as well as stomach pain and vomiting.

In more serious cases, it can cause anaphylaxis, triggering swelling of the throat and breathing difficulties.

Waitrose said in the recall: “We apologize that it was necessary to recall this product and for the drawbacks caused.”