Warning as Domino’s BBQ Dip among 20 food items recalled over allergy fears

The recall includes Domino’s barbecue Dip, Favourit and Dunnes Store branded seasonings and curry powders, as well as certain Westmorland Family Butchery sausages and burgers

The Food Standards Authority (FSA) has issued a recall for over 20 spice products amid concerns they could contain undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk for allergy sufferers.

FGS Ingredients Ltd is at the centre of the alert with a variety of dips, curry powders, and seasonings on the list. Customers are being urged to return any affected items for a full refund in what's been termed a "precautionary" measure.

The FSA announcement said: "These products are sold under several different brand names at several different retail stores. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products."

The recall includes Domino’s barbecue Dip, Favourit and Dunnes Store branded seasonings and curry powders, as well as certain Westmorland Family Butchery sausages and burgers. This action follows a previous recall by FGS Ingredients for undeclared nuts in its mustard products.

Despite Leicester-based FGS Ingredients asserting last month that additional testing had found no peanut content or residue, they still recommended the removal of products containing the mustard ingredients from sale. Darren Whitby, the FSA’s head of incidents, warned last month: "Our advice still applies – those with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming products containing mustard as an ingredient until we identify the individual products affected."

He further advised: "Parents and carers of children who have a peanut allergy should take care to check the labels of food they buy and, if eating out, or getting a takeaway, ask the restaurant or cafe about foods that might contain mustard."

Mustard products that may contain traces of peanut can be found in items such as dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches. The FSA has issued this advice as a precautionary measure to ensure people with a peanut allergy are informed about the potential risk and can take necessary steps to stay safe.