Sesame allergy alerts
Recalls and allergy alerts where sesame was in a product but missing from the label, or labelled wrongly. Sesame is one of the 14 allergens UK law requires food businesses to declare. These alerts matter if you or someone you buy food for has a sesame allergy or intolerance.
For support with living with a food allergy, see Allergy UK and Anaphylaxis UK. If someone has a severe allergic reaction, call 999.
By year
Most common reasons
Foods most affected
- Bread and bakery11
- Biscuits, crisps and snacks6
- Chocolate and sweets6
- Cakes and desserts5
- Fruit and vegetables4
- Herbs, spices and seasonings4
All sesame alerts
2026 · 1
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Lambertz recalls Lambertz Mini Spekulatius and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies because allergens are not declared in English on the label
Lambertz Mini Spekulatius · Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies
2025 · 5
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Dimark Limited recalls Veira Dream of Angel Hair Pistachio Chocolate because of undeclared peanut and sesame
Veira Dream of Angel Hair Pistachio Chocolate
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Aldi recalls PYB02 PANATAS Part-Baked 6 Pack Custard Tarts because of undeclared allergens
PYB02 PANATAS Part-Baked 6 Pack Custard Tarts · Sold at Aldi
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Goodies Foods Mediterranean Ltd recalls Durra Falafel Mix because of undeclared sesame
Durra Falafel Mix
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Waitrose and Partners recalls Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 because of undeclared allergens
Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 · Sold at Waitrose
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Goodies Food Mediterranean recalls AL Burj Halva products because of undeclared sesame
AL Burj Halva Plain · Al Burj Halva Pistachio +1 more
2024 · 3
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Aldi recalls Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns because of undeclared sesame and duck
Let’s Party Vegetable Bao Buns · Sold at Aldi
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Top in Town Foods recalls various Mayil products because of incorrect allergen labelling
Mayil Prawn Chutney Powder · Mayil Crushed Chilly Chutney with Prawn +13 more
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Japan Food Express Ltd is recalling Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu because of undeclared sesame
Daisho Hakata Ramen Noodle Tonkotsu
2022 · 6
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Iceland Foods recalls Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice because of undeclared allergens
Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice · Sold at Iceland
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Eva Bold recalls two Keto Protein Bites because of undeclared sesame
Eva Bold Black Onion Seed Keto Protein Bites · Eva Bold Rosemary & Pink Salt Keto Protein Bites
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P&B (Foods) Limited recalls Heera Rewdi and Heera Sweet Makhana because of undeclared allergens
Heera Rewdi · Heera Sweet Makhana
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Lidl GB recalls Select and Go Sushi Box Salmon and Shrimp because of undeclared allergens
Select and Go Sushi Box Salmon and Shrimp · Sold at Lidl
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Update 1: Unisnacks Europe Limited recalls Lotte Pepero Snowy Almond because of undeclared peanuts and sesame
Lotte Pepero Snowy Almond
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Pullin’s Bakery recalls Stilton & Fig Relish biscuits because of undeclared sesame
Pullin’s Bakery Stilton & Fig Relish biscuits
2021 · 4
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Crunchy Bakery recalls Crusty White Loaf because of undeclared sesame
Crusty White Loaf
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Wilton Wholefoods recalls Sunrize Snacks Seaweed Peanut Crackers because of undeclared sesame
Sunrize Snacks Seaweed Peanut Crackers
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Tesco recalls Tesco Mini Breadsticks (6 pack) because of undeclared sesame
Tesco Mini Breadsticks (6 pack) · Sold at Tesco
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Update: Yekta Foods recalls various products because of undeclared allergens
Yekta Foods Mixed Seven Spices · Yekta Foods Achachi Chickpeas Candy +4 more
2020 · 1
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Top Star Marketing UK recalls GoGo Pan Masala because it contains flour from an unknown source
Shahzada Industries GoGo Fresh & Sweet Pan Masala
2019 · 12
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Lidl Northern Ireland recalls three products as the allergens are not written in English
J.D. Gross, Mini Chocolate Bites, Raspberry & Coconut · J.D. Gross, Mini Chocolate Bites, Toffee +1 more · Sold at Lidl
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LIDL GB recalls Alpenfest Pretzel Ice Cream because allergens are not declared in English
Alpenfest Pretzel Ice Cream · Sold at Lidl
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Lidl GB recalls SPEEDFEAST Quarter Pounder with Cheese because of incorrect allergen labelling
SPEEDFEAST Quarter Pounder with Cheese · Sold at Lidl
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Flames Foods recalls various frozen products due to undeclared allergens
Flames Foods Lamb Samosa · Flames Foods Chicken Samosa +27 more
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Leonidas boxed assortment of Belgian Chocolates may contain varieties with undeclared sesame seeds and nuts
Leonidas Assortment of Belgian Chocolates
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Tesco recalls 2 British Cheese Burgers with Buns because of undeclared sesame
Tesco 2 British Cheese Burgers with Buns · Sold at Tesco
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Tony’s Kitchen recalls various products due to allergen issues
Roastie Mix · Southern Style Coating +6 more
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Café Class recalls various sandwiches and bakery products due to undeclared allergens
All Café Class branded sandwiches, baguettes and wraps · Café Class Large Stotties +8 more
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Real Handful recalls Choc Orange Chase Protein Bar due to undeclared sesame
Real Handful Choc Orange Chase
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The Village Bakery Markethill recalls various own-branded bakery products because of incorrect allergen labelling
Raspberry/Chocolate Scones · Chocolate Chip Pancakes +33 more
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Lidl recalls McEnnedy Supersize Peanut Flips and Sondey Organic Biscuits Assorted because of undeclared allergens
McEnnedy Supersize Peanut Flips · Sondey Organic Biscuits Assorted · Sold at Lidl
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Waitrose recalls Chinese 6 Vegetable Spring Rolls because of undeclared sesame
Waitrose Chinese 6 Vegetable Spring Rolls · Sold at Waitrose
2018 · 10
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Poundstretcher recalls Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break because of undeclared allergens
Aldiva Mosaik Cake Break · Sold at Poundstretcher
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Poundstretcher recalls Aldiva Waffo Roll Cappuccino Cream because of undeclared allergens
Aldiva Waffo Roll · Sold at Poundstretcher
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Clive’s recalls Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tarts because of undeclared allergens
Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tart (chilled) · Clive’s Bombay Vegetables with Daal Tart (frozen)
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Booths Honey & Spelt Bread recalled because of undeclared allergens
Booths Honey & Spelt Bread (labelled as Malted Flake Bloomer Bread on back of pack) · Sold at Booths
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Sainsbury’s recalls ‘by Sainsbury’s Coconut & Yogurt filled Breakfast Biscuits’ and ‘by Sainsbury’s Cocoa filled Breakfast Biscuits’ due to undeclared sesame
by Sainsbury’s Coconut & Yogurt filled Breakfast Biscuits · by Sainsbury’s Cocoa filled Breakfast Biscuits · Sold at Sainsbury's
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Asco Foods Ltd recalls Dee Thai Crispy Rolls – Durian Flavour due to undeclared sesame
Dee Thai Crispy Rolls – Durian Flavour
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Lidl Ireland recalls Duc de Coeur Macarons as allergens are not declared in English
Duc de Coeur Macarons · Sold at Lidl
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Sara International Ltd recalls Sara Tahina because of undeclared sesame
Sara Tahina
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Lidl Ireland recalls Grafschafter Garlic Baguettes and Herb Baguettes as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English
Garlic Baguettes (Knoblauch Butter Baguette) · Herb Baguettes (Krauter Butter Baguette) · Sold at Lidl
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Optima Consumer Health Care recalls Glucosamine Tablets and Omega Choice 3-6-9 capsules due to incorrect allergen labelling
Optima Glucosamine Complex · Optima Omega Choice 3-6-9