Food allergy alerts and recalls

Why is food recalled?

Food can be recalled for a number of reasons, for example contamination with pathogens like listeria or salmonella that could give you food poisoning, or because of manufacturing faults, such as plastic or metal being found in the product. Incorrect or missing allergen information can also lead to an allergen recall.  

Food businesses are responsible for recalling products that are unsafe. We work closely with local authorities and the food industry to publish alerts to consumers when food products are recalled.  

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Types of alerts issued by FSS

A Product Recall Information Notice (PRIN) will be issued when:

• a solution to the problem has been put in place, or the product has been, or is being, recalled from consumers due to food safety issues.

An Allergy Alert (AA) is issued when:

• the allergy information on food labels is missing or incorrect, and affected foods will therefore need to be recalled from consumers.

A Food Alert For Action is issued when:

• intervention by enforcement authorities is required. These notices and alerts are often issued in conjunction with a product withdrawal or recall.

All alerts/noticed issued by FSS will be uploaded on to our website and will also be sent out via text and email alert service for those who have signed up to this service.