Domino's issues health risk warning to anyone who has bought one of their pizzas

Domino's has sent out an urgent alert to anyone who purchased pizza from one of their stores recently over a health concern.. In an email sent out on September 16, a spokesperson told customers they should bin one of the chain's popular menu items due to possible health risks.

The warning reads: "At Domino's Pizza, the quality of our products and safety of our customers is the highest priority, particularly when it comes to allergens. We have become aware that some of our Garlic and Herb dip and Honey and Mustard dip may contain traces of peanut."

The warning highlighted the risk was found in both the 100g 'Big Dip' pots and the smaller 25g pots that come with most pizza orders. It added: "If you do have a peanut allergy, please dispose of the dips and do not consume them."

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The takeaway chain reassured that, for those without a peanut allergy, there was no need for further action. Domino's also expressed regret for "any concern and inconvenience" this issue may have caused.

Customers with questions or concerns are advised to contact Dominos via its website, reports the Mirror. According to the Food Standards Agency, around 6% of the UK adult population are estimated to have a clinically confirmed food allergy.

The NHS has said that such allergies often involve overactive immune responses to particular foods, ranging from mild to potentially severe reactions.

Symptoms to be aware of:

• Skin reactions: Hives, redness, swelling, or a rash that's swollen, raised, or itchy

• Digestive problems: Diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting
  

• Throat issues: Tightening of the throat, trouble breathing, or inhaling

• Respiratory issues: Shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing

• Runny nose: Congestion, copious clear discharge, or sneezing

• Eye issues: Itching, tearing, or redness

When the body's immune system exhibits an abnormal reaction to food items, it causes detectable physical symptoms. While the precise mechanisms behind such reactions remain elusive, some substances are notorious for inciting allergies in predisposed individuals.

Foods that can cause allergies:

• cows' milk

• eggs

• peanuts, soybeans, peas and chickpeas

• tree nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, pistachios and Brazil nuts

• shellfish, such as prawns, crab and lobster

• wheat

You can potentially be allergic to any food, including celery, mustard, sesame seeds, and lupin flour, which is frequently found in some baked goods. If you or a family member suffer from other allergies, asthma, or eczema, your chances of developing a food allergy might be slightly increased.