A precautionary warning has been issued to people with peanut allergies to avoid all products containing mustard as an ingredient.
The alert from the Food Safety Authority comes after batches of mustard powder and mustard flour imported to the UK from India have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein
In the interest of protecting consumers in Ireland, the FSAI, is advises allergy sufferers to check labelling on products prior to consumption.
Mustard is also a priority food allergen in the EU and therefore, must be declared for pre-packed food and for non-pre-packed food when used as an ingredient.
Earlier this week, the FSAI issued two food allergen alerts over the possible presence of peanut in specific batches of Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip and in Domino’s Garlic & Herb and Domino’s Mustard & Honey dips.
