Aldi Shoppers Urged to Return Product Over Serious Allergen Labelling Error

Aldi is the latest UK supermarket to recall a food product due to a packaging labelling error that poses serious risk to those with allergies.

Aldi’s ‘Lets Party Vegetable Bao Buns’ were recalled and taken off supplier shelves, following allergens sesame and duck meat not being included on product labels.

• Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns
• Pack Size: 8 Pack
• Barcode: 4061463842909
• Best Before Date: All

The product poses a serious health risk for those with an allergy to sesame.

Customers who have bought the product and are allergic to sesame are urged to return the product to their nearest Aldi store for a full refund.

Whilst no customers have reported illnesses to Aldi to date, the supplier has taken the precautionary measure of issuing point-of-sale notices in stores.

“We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation” Aldi said in their notice to customers.

Visit help.aldi.co.uk for further information, or contact customer services on 0800 042 0800.

This follows Newcastle City Council’s collaboration with Newcastle University, urging students to think about food allergies when ordering any food.

Reflecting on the partnership, Newcastle University Students’ Union Wellbeing Officer, Hisham Salamathullah, emphasised “At Newcastle University, the wellbeing and safety of our students is a top priority.”

“We strongly encourage all students with allergies to inform food providers about their needs and ask questions about ingredients to stay safe. Our partnership with Newcastle City Council highlights how vital it is to be proactive about allergies.”

“On campus, our cafes and restaurants provide clear allergy information, and staff are trained to support students with dietary requirements.”

As food allergies continue to pose serious risks to students, it’s crucial to understand the challenges and precautions involved. I spoke to Keira Gratton, a Newcastle University student living with an egg allergy, to hear about her experience with eating on campus.

Ian Glover, Hospitality and Commercial Services Manager at Newcastle University, explained the measures the university takes to ensure allergen information is accessible.

“QR codes are displayed in all University cafes for easy customer reference,” he said. “Main meals have printed notices at point of service with nutritional and allergen information.”

Additionally, students and staff can find detailed nutritional and allergen information for all in-house produce products through the University Wellbeing portal.

Further allergen information can be found here.

Students are urged to follow these tips on staying safe with a food allergy:

• Speak to the food provider: If ordering via a delivery app or online, call the food provider directly to explain your allergy. Avoid relying solely on in-app messaging.
• Be clear and precise: Communicate the severity of your allergy and specify the ingredients you must avoid.
• Request labelled allergen-free meals: Ask for clear labelling to prevent cross-contamination.
• Be allergy aware: Always check if someone you’re ordering for has a food allergy.
• Don’t feel embarrassed: It’s a legal requirement for food providers to make allergen information accessible.
• Always double-check: Even when reordering, verify with the food provider as recipes, chefs, or conditions may have changed.
• Never take a chance: If a food provider doesn’t understand your allergy, consider ordering elsewhere.

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