'Do not eat' warning for herbs and spices that may be contaminated

The Food Standards Agency has issued a 'do not eat' warning over a long list of herbs and spices that could be contaminated. nfinity Foods Co-operative Ltd is recalling several herb and spice products because they contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label.

This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard. Mustard is recognized as one of the 14 major allergens that must be listed on food labels under UK law, which indicates it is a significant allergen for some people.

Mustard is one of the most common spice allergies and can cause symptoms such as anaphylaxis, oral allergy syndrome, gastrointestinal symptoms, asthma, and conjunctivitis.

The main allergen in yellow mustard is "Sin a 1", and in brown mustard it is "Bra j 1". These allergens are not easily broken down by the digestive tract, and can still be present even if the mustard is cooked. People with a mustard allergy may also be allergic to rapeseed and other products in the Brassicaceae family, such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, turnips, and canola.

Infinity Foods Co-operative Ltd is recalling the products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

If you have bought any of the products and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For further enquiries, contact customercare@infinity.coop.

Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.

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Organic Ground Allspice

Organic Curry Leaves

Organic Fenugreek Seed

Organic Paprika

Organic Caraway Seeds

Organic Garam Masala

Organic Parsley

Organic Cardamom

Organic Garlic Granules

Organic Ground Black Pepper

Organic Cayenne

Organic Ground Ginger

Organic Ground Nutmeg

Organic Black Peppercorns

Organic Cinnamon Bark

Organic Herbes de Provence

Organic White Peppercorns

Organic Cinnamon Ground

Organic Juniper Berries

Organic Poppy Seed

Organic Chilli Powder

Organic Marjoram

Organic Rosemary

Organic Star Anise

Organic Whole Cloves

Organic Mint

Organic Sage

Organic Coriander Seed

Organic Mixed Herbs

Organic Tarragon

Organic Ground Coriander

Organic Mixed Spice

Organic Thyme

Organic Crushed Chillies

Organic Curry Powder

Organic Black Mustard Seed

Organic Turmeric

Organic Cumin Seed

Organic Yellow Mustard Seed

Organic Smoked Paprika

Organic Ground Cumin

Organic Whole Nutmeg

Organic Oregano

Organic Basil

Organic Dill Herb

Organic Black Onion Seed

Organic Bay Leaves