Urgent health warning over Krispy Kreme doughnuts as they’re recalled for not mentioning peanuts on label
KRISPY Kreme has urgently recalled a product from its summer range after failing to mention peanuts on the label.
The popular brand has seen the packaging error affect only the White Chocolate and Raspberry Summer four-pack of doughnuts.
Some boxes have been incorrectly packed with two Reese’s doughnuts, which are made with peanuts.
Food safety watchdogs have now warned the product poses a “possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts”.
The alert has been issued for the product which has been bought from 18 locations at major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s in the UK.
Known for its sweet treats, Krispy Kreme issued the recall immediately after noting the potential health risk.
Bosses at the Food Standards Agency said: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat it.
“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
The mispacked products also contain two original glaze doughnuts.
Sugary treats affected by this are those with a best before date of August 6 2023.
Krispy Kreme has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
And they are also advising customers who have bought the incorrectly packed doughnuts to contact their customer services for a refund.
Those who have bought this item should email or call customer services with a photo, batch number and information on where it was purchased.
The doughnut company has apologised to its customers for any “inconvenience or disappointment” this has caused.
The FSA added: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
“Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.
“When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
Peanut allergies affect up to one in 50 people in the UK.
Allergies can cause anaphylactic shock — a deadly immune system overreaction that can kill within minutes.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to nuts can vary but can include a rash, swellings or vomiting in mild cases.
The key signs of food allergies you need to know
Symptoms of a food allergy develop in the first few seconds after eating a food.
The NHS says the key signs to watch out for include:
- tingling or itching in the mouth
- itchy rash
- swelling of the face
- difficulty swallowing
- wheezing
- shortness of breath
- feely dizzy
- feeling or being sick
- abdominal pain
- hay-fever like symptoms