Supermarket puts out urgent recall over chicken nuggets that are potentially dangerous
An urgent 'do not eat' warning has been sounded for chicken nuggets due to undeclared ingredients that could trigger severe allergic reactions.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raised an allergy alert regarding frozen chicken nuggets, leading to the products being withdrawn from sale.
"Farmfoods is recalling Qualiko Frozen Chicken Battered Premium Nuggets because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label," stated the FSA.
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"This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."
The alert covers all items with 'best before' dates up to and including December 2025, identified by Article No 12123 or 12132 on the back of the package.
Farmfoods, the frozen food specialist and retailer, is calling on anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance to avoid eating the product.
Customers have been instructed to return the frozen chicken nuggets to the store of purchase for a complete refund, with no receipt necessary.
The FSA noted that Farmfoods should inform relevant allergy support groups so their members can be alerted about the danger of consuming the implicated Qualiko frozen nuggets batches.
This comes after more than 50 sauces, meal deal sandwiches, and pasta salads including Domino's dips were recalled amid concerns they might contain undisclosed peanut traces.
Cow's milk ranks among the top food allergies affecting infants and young children.
Most kids are expected to outgrow their milk allergy by the time they're five, yet for some, the condition persists into adulthood. Allergy UK has highlighted that those with enduring milk allergies tend to face "more likely to experience more severe allergic reactions".
Symptoms of a milk allergy can range from mild and immediate to those that don't emerge until up to 72 hours after dairy consumption. Common indicators include an itchy mouth, swelling around the lips or face, and a raised, itchy rash.
However, dairy can also trigger a serious condition known as anaphylaxis in some individuals. Allergy UK issues a stark warning that any signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as wheezing, trouble breathing, or dizziness, should be considered a medical emergency.