The problem is thought to be contamination of spices sold to FGS that come from India. The Food Standards Agency is working with retailers in the UK to limit how many affected items are sold.
FGS, based in Leicester, imports mustard to make a range of products. Its spices and blends are used in a range of sauces, powders, ready meals and snacks sold in the UK.
Among other products recalled on Sunday are Fireaway BBQ Sauce Dip Pot; Fireaway Garlic & Herb Sauce Dip Pot; Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Sausage; Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Burger; and Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Sausage.
“FGS Ingredients Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling the above products and have been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall,” the company said on Sunday.
“These products are sold under several different brand names at several different retail stores.
“Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.”
‘Return them for a full refund’
The Food Standards Agency advised customers who bought the items and who have a peanut allergy to not eat the products.
“Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund,” the FSA said.
Rebecca Sudworth, the director of policy at the agency, said: “This remains a complex investigation and we are continuing to work with FGS, relevant businesses, local authorities and agencies to ensure the necessary measures are in place to protect consumers.
“While our investigations continue, our advice remains the same: people with a peanut allergy should continue to avoid consuming all foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard seeds, mustard powder or mustard flour.
“Our current focus is to ensure all affected products have been withdrawn and recalled.
“Once this has taken place, we are confident we’ll be in a position to remove some of our additional advice for consumers, so they can continue to enjoy food that is safe, and trust the product label and information accurately reflects the allergenic content. Until this happens, it’s very important that people with a peanut allergy continue to avoid any product containing mustard or mustard ingredients.
“I strongly encourage consumers with a food hypersensitivity to sign up for our allergy alerts to stay informed about future recalls. The dedicated information hub will continue to be updated as and when more information is available.”