A popular sweet pastry sold in supermarkets across Britain has been urgently recalled over fears it could trigger life-threatening allergic reactions.
Woodstock Vanilla Creme Crowns, made by Woodstock Foods, have been pulled from shelves after it was discovered they contain hazelnuts that are not listed on the label.
The recall affects packs of 12 (50g each) with the batch code 224934 and a best before date of January 2026.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert warning the product is a ‘possible health risk’ for anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts, a tree nut known to cause severe—and sometimes fatal—reactions in sensitive individuals.
Customers who have bought the product are being urged not to eat it and instead return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
The FSA said point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that have stocked the item. These notices explain the issue and what customers should do if they’ve bought the affected batch.
It is not yet clear which retailers were selling the pastry, but similar fresh bakery products by Woodstock Foods are commonly found in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op and Sainsbury’s.
The recall will raise alarm among allergy sufferers, especially after a string of similar incidents involving incorrectly labelled foods. More to follow.
