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Waitrose Issues Apology as Shoppers Told 'Do Not Eat' Following Recall Alert
The supermarket told customers to return the buns for a full refund after the undeclared allergen prompted a Food Standards Agency alert.
- On Thursday, the Food Standards Agency issued an alert after Waitrose recalled its 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns due to undeclared barley; affected packs have a best-before date of June 6.
- Under UK food law, barley is classified as one of 14 major allergens because it contains gluten, posing health risks to individuals with Coeliac disease, Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity, or rare barley allergies.
- The Food Standards Agency issued a 'do not eat' warning to shoppers, advising consumers who purchased the affected buns to return them to the store for a full refund.
- Waitrose apologized for the inconvenience caused by the recall and directed customers to contact Waitrose Customer Care at 0800 188 884, option 4, for more information.
- Approximately 680,000 individuals in the UK have Coeliac disease, while an estimated 6 million experience general food intolerances, making accurate allergen labeling critical for consumer safety.
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