Asda issues warning over crisps due to allergy fears - see full details of packs being recalled

Sonia Sharma

5 July 2024 at 3:31 am·2-min read

Asda has recalled one of its products — -Credit: (Image: PA)

Asda has issued a warning over packs of crisps as they could pose a health risk for people with a milk allergy.

The retailer has recalled Asda Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps because they contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label. The packs affected have a best before date of September 21, 2024, and are 150g in size.

Customers are being urged to take the items back to the store where a refund will be provided. And anyone with a milk allergy is asked not to eat the crisps.

The Food Standards Agency said: "As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain Cheese & Onion Crisps. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."

Asda added in its warning: "Asda is recalling the above best before date code of Asda Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps (150g) because packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means that the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

"If you have purchased Asda Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps 150g with the above best before date, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. No other date codes are affected.

"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101."

Product details

ASDA Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps

Pack size: 150g

Best before: 21 September, 2024

Risk statement: This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Action taken by the company: Asda is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

Advice to consumers: If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the nearest Asda store for a refund, with or without a receipt. For more information contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.

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