Allergy alert Published FSA-AA-09-2023

Taiko Foods recalls Taiko Chicken Katsu Bites with Teri Mayo Sauce because of undeclared crustaceans

Act if you are allergic to crustaceans

This alert is for people with an allergy or intolerance to crustaceans. The allergen is not declared correctly on the label.

Check your pack

Taiko Chicken Katsu Bites with Teri Mayo Sauce

Pack size: 98g

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Use by
10 February 2023

The latest affected use-by date was 10 February 2023, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information call 02087491515 or email [email protected].
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

Crustaceans

This product contains crustaceans, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.

Details from the notice

Taiko Foods is recalling Taiko Chicken Katsu Bites with Teri Mayo Sauce because some packs have been mispacked with prawn bites that contain crustaceans which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.

An Allergy Alert is issued when an allergen is missing from the label or labelled wrongly.

What the business is doing

Taiko Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

How this recall compares

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.