Irish consumers have been warned by the Food Safety Authority over a popular healthy food product that does not list three allergens in the ingredients.
Peanuts, soya, and sesame “may be present in batches of a product of the popular health food brand True Natural Goodness”, the FSAI warned in its latest recall notice.
Officials say that nuts were detected in batches of True Natural Goodness Garlic Sticks with pack size 250g and best-before dates: March 10 2024 to April 16 2024 inclusive.
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This may make the implicated batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts, soya, and/ or sesame.
A statement from the FSAI read: "The implicated product may also have been sold in shops labelled with the shop's own brand names; notices will be displayed at point-of-sale”.
The garlic sticks - which are supposed to be nut free - were manufactured in a factory that handles peanuts, soya, and sesame seeds, according to the product's label.
Peanut allergy is one of the most common causes of severe allergy attacks, according to the Mayo Clinic.
For some people with peanut allergy, even tiny amounts of peanuts can cause a serious or life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis).
An allergic response to peanuts usually occurs within minutes after exposure anaphylaxis signs and symptoms can include:
- Constriction of airways
- Swelling of the throat that makes it difficult to breathe
- A severe drop in blood pressure (shock)
- Rapid pulse
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
Other peanut allergy signs and symptoms can include:
- Skin reactions, such as hives, redness or swelling
- Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat
- Digestive problems, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting
- Tightening of the throat
- Shortness of breath or wheezing
- Runny nose
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