Waitrose is urgently recalling one of its popular ready meals after it emerged that some packs had been mispacked and contain undeclared allergens.
The Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 has been pulled from shelves because ‘some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya… not mentioned on the label.’
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), ‘this means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame and/or soya.’
The affected product is the Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 (1,412g pack size) with a use by date of 25 July 2025.
Sesame allergies can be life-threatening. In 2016, 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse collapsed and died after eating a baguette from Pret a Manger that contained sesame seeds not listed on the label.
Her death triggered a major overhaul in food labelling laws.
So-called Natasha’s Law, introduced in 2021, requires all pre-packed for direct sale foods to carry full ingredient lists and allergen information on the label.
Customers who have purchased the item are advised: ‘If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to sesame and/or soya, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund.’ More to follow.
