Marks and Spencer urgently recall popular dinner item over safety concerns

Marks and Spencer has pulled batches of a popular dinner item from shelves over safety concerns.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued an Allergen Alert for specific batches of the supermarket’s M&S Food Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie.

It has been discovered that the pie contains soya, which is not declared on the list of ingredients.

This could make it unsafe to eat for anyone who is allergic or intolerant of soya.

The FSAI said: “The above batches of M&S Food Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie contains soya which is not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya.”

The affected products have use by dates of 12/4/2024, 16/4/2024, 18/4/2024 and 22/4/2024. They have since been removed from sale and recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

M&S recall

Marks and Spencer has advised anyone with an allergy or intolerance to soya not to eat the item.

A spokesperson said: “Customer safety is of paramount importance to Marks & Spencer and we take all issues regarding the production of our foods extremely seriously. Marks & Spencer is recalling its Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie given the undeclared presence of soya in pack.

“Please do not consume this product if you have an allergy or intolerance to Soya. If you wish to exchange the product, you can return it to your nearest store where a full refund will be given.

“Only the displayed date codes are impacted. No other M&S products are affected. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. For more information contact us on 03330148555.”

Soya is among the eight most common food allergies in Ireland. Symptoms of a soy allergy may be mild or severe, and can include: Hives, itching or eczema, tingling sensation in the mouth, swelling of lips, face, tongue, throat or other parts of the body, wheezing, runny nose or trouble breathing, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.

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