A number of jams, chutneys and pesto products are being recalled due to ingredients not mentioned on the label which could pose a “possible health risk”. Certain jars made by Anglesey Foods Ltd were found to contain barley (gluten) or sulphites not mentioned on the label.
A notice issued by the Food Standards Agency said: “This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten, or with coeliac disease, and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites.” Around one in 100 people in the UK are thought to have coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten intolerance, while others have a lower level of sensitivity.
Sensitivity to sulphite can cause symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness and in rare cases anaphylaxis, particularly for people with asthma.
The notice added: “If you have bought the any of the above products and have an allergy to barley (gluten) and/or sulphites, do not eat them.
“Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.” Allergy support organisations have also been asked to alert their members.
Welsh brand Anglesey Foods Ltd is known for its artisanal products.
The affected products are:
- Sundried Tomato Pesto 160g with the best before dates January 8, July 19, August 9 and 27 and October 15, all in 2025
- Cowboy Chutney 174g with the best before dates January 10, August 10 and 17, October 2 and November 19, all in 2025.
- Mango Chilli Chutney 174g with the best before dates April 25, May 5, July 29, August 2, August 6 and 23, October 7, November 18 and December 19, all in 2025.
- Hot Chilli Jam 174g with the best before dates February 6 and 12, May 3, July 29, August 4, September 2 and 6, October 4 and November 30, all in 2025.
- Mild Chilli Jam 174g with the best before dates January 24, February 1 and 16, May 6, June 14, August 6 and 28, September 12, October 1, November 1 and 30, December 1 and 20, all in 2025.
