AN urgent recall has been issued for Aldi soups that could contain peanuts as shoppers are urged to check their cupboards.
The budget supermarket chain has urgently recalled two of its popular soups after a potentially dangerous mix-up with the ingredients.
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The recall affects Aldi’s Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup (600g, Best Before 01 October 2024) and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup (600g, Best Before 28 September 2024).
Both products might contain peanuts that aren’t mentioned on the label, posing a serious risk to anyone with a peanut allergy.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sounded the alarm, highlighting that these soups may contain undeclared peanuts, which could cause a severe allergic reaction in anyone allergic to peanuts.
Aldi has wasted no time, pulling the products from its shelves and issuing a recall notice to all customers.
The company has also contacted relevant allergy support organisations to alert their members of the risk.
WHAT TO DO
If you’ve recently purchased either of these soups and have a peanut allergy, the advice is clear: Do not eat them.
Instead, return them to the store for a full refund – no receipt required.
Concerned customers can find more information on Aldi’s website at help.aldi.co.uk.
To keep customers safe, Aldi has placed notices in all affected stores explaining why the recall has been issued and outlining steps for anyone who may have purchased the affected soups.
If you have any questions or need further details, check out the Customer Notice that’s been put out by Aldi and the FSA.
You can view it online or in-store to make sure you’re not at risk.
Food recalls like these happen when there is a mistake or an issue that could put customers at risk, especially when it comes to incorrect or missing allergen labelling.
The FSA keeps a close watch and will issue allergy alerts whenever necessary.
An estimated two million people in the UK live with some kind of food allergy.
The most common is believed to be egg white, followed by wheat, green beans, rye and almonds.
Deaths from serious reactions due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data in 2021 found.
Allergies can be a serious health risk to those who suffer from them.
Love Island star Jack Fowler revealed how he almost died on a flight to Dubai after suffering a serious allergic reaction.
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:
- Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector.
- Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction.
- 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).
- If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it’s still in the skin.
- 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
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