Urgent recall for Gü desserts over ‘undeclared allergens’ warning: Popular frozen pudding may contain nuts and soya

Consumers are being warned not to eat a popular dessert that has been urgently recalled due to a labeling error that poses an allergy risk.

Gü is recalling Double Sea Salt Caramel Frozen Dessert on the grounds that it may contain hazelnuts and soy that are not stated on the product’s label.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a ‘do not eat’ warning for the product and advised customers to return it to any store for a full refund.

The affected product has a package size of 2 x 85 g, batch code 126135, and an expiration date of June 30, 2027.

The FSA has warned that the product may contain undeclared allergens, making it a ‘possible health risk’ for anyone with nut and/or soya allergies.

It advises consumers: ‘If you have purchased the above product and are allergic to hazelnuts (hazelnuts) and/or soya, do not eat it.

‘Instead, return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund. No receipt required.

‘For further information please contact recall@gupuds.com.’

Gu desserts are widely sold in UK supermarkets, including major chains such as Asda and Waitrose.

Hazelnuts and soy are among the 14 allergens that must be declared on packaging by law. Failure to do so may be life-threatening.

Nut allergies are among the most severe and potentially fatal food allergies, affecting around one in 50 children and one in 200 adults in the UK.

While soy allergy is generally less common than nut allergy in adults, it is one of the most common food allergies in babies. Many children outgrow this problem over time, but it can still cause serious reactions in those who remain sensitive.

Anyone who has previously consumed the product and experiences symptoms of an allergic reaction is advised to seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms can include swelling, hives, difficulty breathing and dizziness, according to the NHS.

For some, even microscopic amounts of nut protein can trigger anaphylaxis, a rapid, life-threatening allergic reaction.

Notable fatal cases in recent years have raised awareness of how devastating accidental exposure can be.

In 2016, 15-year-old Megan Lee died after ordering takeout that did not disclose its peanut ingredients.

The restaurant owners were later jailed for manslaughter by gross negligence.

And in 2017, Natasha Ednan-Laperouse collapsed and died on a plane after unknowingly eating sesame seeds on a Pret a Manger baguette.

Her death prompted new UK labeling laws, known as Natasha’s Law, which require clearer allergy information to be provided on pre-packaged food products.

Food recalls linked to undeclared allergens are among the most common warnings issued by the FSA.