A health food brand, PUREPOWER Nutrition, has issued an urgent recall of two of its ready-meal products due to potential health risks for individuals with specific allergies. The recall affects the Chicken & Chorizo Paella, which was mispacked with Chicken Chow Mein. The Spanish dish contains milk, an ingredient not disclosed on the label, posing serious risks for those allergic to or intolerant of milk or its derivatives.
In a statement, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) detailed the reasons for the recall, stating:
“PUREPOWER Nutrition is recalling Chicken & Chorizo Paella because it has been mispacked with Chicken Chow Mein and contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label, and is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
The company is also recalling the Chicken Chow Mein as a precautionary measure, as it too was mispacked with the paella.
Customers who have purchased either product are advised to return them to the point of sale for a full refund. For further inquiries, consumers can reach out to the company via email at [email protected]. The FSA has recommended that the company communicate with relevant allergy support organizations to inform their members about the recall.
The affected products are packaged in 400g units. The Chicken & Chorizo Paella has a use-by date of up to and including January 17, 2024, while the Chicken Chow Mein is marked with a use-by date of January 15, 2024.
To ensure consumer safety, PUREPOWER Nutrition has also issued point-of-sale notices to inform customers about the recall and the necessary steps to take if they have purchased the affected items.
