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Waitrose Recalls Pasta Meal Over Undeclared Mustard Allergen

The FSA has warned mustard-allergic customers not to eat the 375g meal, prompting Waitrose to alert allergy charities; refunds are available on packs due August 27.

Overview

  • The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert after discovering undeclared mustard in Waitrose & Partners’ Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta.
  • The recall covers 375g packs with a use-by date of August 27, which have been removed from sale across all Waitrose stores.
  • Point-of-sale notices are displayed in branches to explain the safety risk and guide affected customers on next steps.
  • Customers with a mustard allergy are urged to return the product to their local branch for a full refund without a receipt.
  • Waitrose has been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations so they can inform their members about the recall.