Doritos Chilli Heatwave crisps recalled by Pepsico

Doritos Chilli Heatwave crisps recalled by Pepsico

Food safety bosses have issued a recall notice over Doritos Chilli Heatwave crisps.

The snack could be dangerous and cause a allergic reactions due to unlabelled milk and cheese ingredients.

Parent company Pepsico has taken the decision to ask for the items to be sent back to them after it was revealed there was no mention of the dairy product on the crisps' packaging.   

Food safety bosses have issued a recall notice over Doritos Chilli Heatwave crisps

Milk, cheese powder and milk protein have been used in the flavourings which may be dangerous to lactose-intolerant consumers. 

In a notice published online, the company said: 'A limited number of Doritos Chilli Heatwave sharing packs are being recalled as incorrect product may have been packed into the bags.

'The affected product contains flavourings which contain milk, cheese powder and milk protein which are not included in the ingredients list.'

It added: 'We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.'

The bags affected are packs of 150g and 90g with October 7 2017 as the best before date.

They are part of the batch code GBC 209 166 and GBC 209 167.

Sorry: A spokesman for Pepsico apologised to customers for the recall. Pictured above, the company's headquarters in the UK, based in Reading

The Food Stand Agency (FSA) said other products from Pepsico, which also owns Tropicana brands, Lipton teas and Quaker oats, are not known to be affected.

Customers are being urged to contact the FSA's consumer care line on 08000274777 to receive a full refund.  

A spokesman for Pepsico said: 'We are recalling a limited quantity of Doritos Chilli Heatwave 90g and 150g packs as a small amount of incorrectly flavoured product may have been packed into these bags. 

'The product contains flavourings which contain milk, cheese powder and milk protein. 

'While the packaging does state that the chips are made in a factory which handles milk, the allergen is not declared on the ingredients list and therefore presents an allergen risk for milk.

'We take the safety and quality of our products very seriously and we are reaching out to consumers through retailers, the FSA, allergen support group networks and our own database of those affected by allergies.

'We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you believe you are affected please contact our Customer Care Line on 0800 274 777 for a full refund and for further information and advice.

'No other Doritos products are affected.'

This is not the first time the mega-brand has recalled its crisps. Earlier this year Doritos Lightly Salter corn chips were recalled after it emerged the products contained both wheat and soya not listed on the ingredients.  

 

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