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Asda urgently recalls popular £2.20 chicken ready meal & issues ‘do not eat’ warning over health risk fears --[Reported by Umva mag]

Birkenhead, UK – Nov 6 2020: The car park, entrance and green sign of a store of the ASDA British supermarket chain, located in a residential area in the North of England. Taken on a sunny day in autumn with a blue sky in the background. ASDA has urgently recalled a popular chicken product over health risk fears. The supermarket chain has urged customers to return the meal so they can claim a full refund. Anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, egg, or gluten could be at risk The product contains ingredients not mentioned on the label ASDA Chicken Dinners is being recalled due to containing milk, egg, barley – as not stated on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain ASDA Beef Dinners. Anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, egg, or gluten could be at risk. The supermarket chain has also issued a point-of-scale notice to its customers, explaining why the product is being recalled. An FSA spokesman said: “Asda is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. “These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or egg and/or barley (gluten), do not eat it. “Instead, return the product to the nearest Asda store for a refund, with or without a receipt. “For more information contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.” What are my rights to a refund? If you’re returning a recalled product, your rights to get a refund depends on whether the fault makes the product unsafe. Sometimes the business will repair the product, for example by fitting a new part. But this should be done for you. If a fault makes a product unsafe to use — and it’s difficult to correct the fault — the Consumer Guarantees Act says you might have the right to reject the product and claim a replacement or a refund. You can read more about your rights concerning a recalled product in our guide. The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening. In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it’s important to know how to recognise them and act quickly. Mild to moderate symptoms include: Itchy mouth, tongue and throat Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria) Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea Runny nose and sneezing Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Swelling of your throat and tongue Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing Feeling tired or confused Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting Skin that feels cold to the touch Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you think you or someone you’re with is having an anaphylactic reaction: Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you’re struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you’re pregnant, lie on your left side). If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it’s still in the skin. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector. Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Sources: Allergy UK, NHS

Oct 8, 2024 - 10:22

Asda urgently recalls popular £2.20 chicken ready meal & issues ‘do not eat’ warning over health risk fears --[Reported by Umva mag]

a row of cars are parked in front of an asda store — Birkenhead, UK – Nov 6 2020: The car park, entrance and green sign of a store of the ASDA British supermarket chain, located in a residential area in the North of England. Taken on a sunny day in autumn with a blue sky in the background.

ASDA has urgently recalled a popular chicken product over health risk fears.

The supermarket chain has urged customers to return the meal so they can claim a full refund.

Birkenhead, UK - Nov 6 2020: The car park, entrance and green sign of a store of the ASDA British supermarket chain, located in a residential area in the North of England. Taken on a sunny day in autumn with a blue sky in the background. — Anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, egg, or gluten could be at risk

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product -
pictured: Asda Chicken dinner
https://groceries.asda.com/product/traditional-meals/asda-chicken-dinner/910000048147
Credit: Asda — The product contains ingredients not mentioned on the label

ASDA Chicken Dinners is being recalled due to containing milk, egg, barley – as not stated on the label.

As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain ASDA Beef Dinners.

Anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, egg, or gluten could be at risk.

The supermarket chain has also issued a point-of-scale notice to its customers, explaining why the product is being recalled.

An FSA spokesman said: “Asda is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or egg and/or barley (gluten), do not eat it.

“Instead, return the product to the nearest Asda store for a refund, with or without a receipt.

“For more information contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.”

What are my rights to a refund?

If you’re returning a recalled product, your rights to get a refund depends on whether the fault makes the product unsafe.

Sometimes the business will repair the product, for example by fitting a new part. But this should be done for you.

If a fault makes a product unsafe to use — and it’s difficult to correct the fault — the Consumer Guarantees Act says you might have the right to reject the product and claim a replacement or a refund.

You can read more about your rights concerning a recalled product in our guide.

The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do

SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later.

Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe.

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening.

In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it’s important to know how to recognise them and act quickly.

Mild to moderate symptoms include:

Itchy mouth, tongue and throat
Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face
Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria)
Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea
Runny nose and sneezing

Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

Swelling of your throat and tongue
Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice
Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing
Feeling tired or confused
Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting
Skin that feels cold to the touch
Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet

Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency.

Follow these steps if you think you or someone you’re with is having an anaphylactic reaction:

Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector.
Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction.
Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you’re struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you’re pregnant, lie on your left side).
If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it’s still in the skin.
If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector.

Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better.

Sources: Allergy UK, NHS

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