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A warning has been issued after more than 20 food items were found to contain peanuts, despite not being mentioned on the label.
The Food standards Agency released the warning today in relation to products produced by FGS Ingredients Ltd.
The FSA website states:
“FGS Ingredients Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling a number of spice products that contain mustard, because they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.”
The products recalled include Domino’s BBQ Dip, Lidl Garlic and Herb Dip, seasonings and curry powders by Favourit and Dunnes Stores, and some Westmorland Family Butchery sausages and burgers.
The FSA website states how the products may contain peanuts, making them a possible health risk for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Advice to customers
Customers have been advised that if you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
List of recalled items
1. Fireaway BBQ Sauce Dip Pot
Pack size: 25g
Best before: 31 December 2024, 31 January 2025.
2. Fireaway Garlic & Herb Sauce Dip Pot
Pack size: 25g
Best before: 31 October 2024, 30 November 2024, 31 December 2024.
3. Favourit Cajun Seasoning
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
4. Favourit Fajita Seasoning
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end August 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
5. Favourit Mild Curry Powder
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
6. Favourit Medium Curry Powder
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
7. Favourit Hot Curry Powder
Pack size: 6 x 500g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end April 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
8. Favourit Cajun Seasoning
Pack size: 40g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
9. Favourit Fajita Seasoning
Pack size: 50g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end August 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
10. Favourit Hot Curry Powder
Pack size: 50g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end April 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
11. Favourit Medium Curry Powder
Pack size: 40g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026. Any items purchased before 3 October 2024.
12. Dunnes Stores Mild Curry Powder
Pack size: 36g
Batch Code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026.
13. Domino’s BBQ Dip
Pack size: 25g
Best before: December 2024, January 2025.
14: Dunnes Stores Cajun Seasoning
Pack size: 35g
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026.
15: Dunnes Stores Medium Madras Curry Powder
Pack size: 36g
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026.
16: Dunnes Stores Hot Curry Powder
Pack size: 36g
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026.
17: Dunnes Stores Black Mustard Seeds
Pack size: 50g
Batch code: All batches
Best before: All dates up to and including end July 2026.
18. Domino’s The Big Dip – BBQ
Pack size: 100g
Best before: 31 January 2025, 07 February 2025, 08 February 2025, 20 February 2025, 27 February 2025.
19. Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Sausage
Pack size: 600g
Best before: Any items purchased between July and October 2024.
20. Westmorland Family Butchery Winter Warmer Burger
Pack size: 600g
Best before: Any items purchased between July and October 2024.
21. Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Sausage
Pack size: 600g
Best before: Any items purchased between July and October 2024.
22. Westmorland Family Butchery Summer Sizzler Burger
Pack size: 600g
Best before: Any items purchased between July and October 2024.
23. Chef Select Takeaway Garlic and Herb Dip
Pack size: 100g
Use by: 19 October 2024, 26 October 2024, 29 October 2024, 11 November 2024, 22 November 2024, 23 November 2024, 01 December 2024, 08 December 2024, 15 December 2024, 31 December 2024.
24: Mr Vikki’s Hot Stuff Chilli Sauce
Pack size: 250g
Batch code: 1824 2324 3324
Best before: End October 2026, End November 2026, End January 2027.
I have suffered after consuming a faulty product – what should I do?
If you have suffered harm after consuming a faulty food item, you may be entitled to compensation.
Product Liability claims
A product liability relates to anything manufactured that is shown to be faulty or not fit for the purpose it was intended. This could include any product from child toys, to cleaning products, to mobile phones, to foodstuffs, and even medication. Effectively, it’s any product available to the public.
If such a fault or contamination is found or the product is not fit for purpose, the retailer and/or the manufacturer and/or importer of that product (into the EU), is responsible for the product and any harm or damage it has caused.
Consumer Rights Act – What it means
The Consumer Rights Act dictates that all products must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described.
- Satisfactory quality – Goods shouldn’t be faulty or damaged when you receive them. You should ask what a reasonable person would consider satisfactory for the goods in question.
- Fit for purpose – The goods should be fit for the purpose they are supplied for, as well as any specific purpose made known to you by the retailer, before you agreed to buy the goods.
- As described – The goods supplied must match any description given to you, or any models or samples shown to you at the time of purchase.
The Consumer Protection Act 1987 provides the provisions and protection for consumers to use a product in the knowledge that the product is safe and fit for purpose. The Act sets out who is liable for a faulty product.
We at Oakwood Solicitors Ltd are here to help you win your case against any manufacturer or persons deemed as the producer who has sold you a faulty product and has caused injury or property damage.
Some examples may be an injury, property damage, or psychological damage. It can be quite obvious when a product is defective, it may fail the first time of use or some years later.
However, if it can be shown that a reasonable person would expect the product to remain in use and should remain in use for that period and it fails, then the product is defective.
Similarly, if a product does not fail but it simply is not able to do the job intended, for example, the popular catchphrase “as much use a chocolate teapot” or a sun cream that does not protect against the sun’s rays, then the product is not fit for the purpose it was intended and is, therefore, defective.
The effects of some products may not be known for some time. This is particularly the case when defective medical products are used. It may be a number of years before the adverse effects of a medication or medical device are known.
Common types of product claims
As mentioned above, due to the vast number of products out there, these claims can arise from anywhere. However, you may have seen many of those that have hit the headlines in the past, such as defective tumble dryers, mobile phone batteries, and a number of children’s toys.
Also, there are many food products that are recalled due to contamination and may result in serious injury. Within the UK alone there are many products recalled every week, so there is a wide variety of claims that can be made against the companies who bring these products to market.
What injuries can be caused because of product liability claims?
There are a number of injuries caused by defective products. The worst of which may be fatal. There have been reports of house fires due to defective tumble dryers, although no fatalities have been reported, the possibility of such a fatality could be high.
Often in the headlines, you will see foodstuffs being recalled. As you can expect, contaminated food which may hit the shops and supermarkets can be a major risk to the public and recalls issued may be found in the public domain or across the various medial platforms. Often, serious food poisoning can result from these contaminated products.
If a medical product is found to be defective, this can be very worrying for the patient. It may be that you are not symptomatic but are aware of a recall or have been warned of a potential defect.
In these cases, a claim can be brought for the pain, suffering, and psychological effect this may have, alongside compensation for undergoing a further procedure to correct or remove the product or medical device.
Who does it affect?
Product liability claims first and foremost affect the person using the product who may have sustained injury or property damage. However, it may affect their family, financially or through the care they have provided to the injured party.
A defective medical product or device may not affect all those who have used it or are using the device. However, the risk of developing such problems will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and removed in those of high risk.
How do I make a claim?
If you have sustained an injury as a result of a defective or faulty product then first, you should seek medical attention as required. With regards to making a claim for the injury, you should obtain photographs of the product in its broken state where possible.
It would also assist to obtain proof of purchase. We can then assess the prospects of the case and advise you accordingly.
If you have reported the matter to the manufacturer or retailer, you may be offered a refund or compensation from them directly. By accepting this, it does not automatically bar you from making a claim and you should seek our advice on this. You may be entitled to more than just your money back.
If you are aware of a defect with a medication or medical device then you should seek medical advice. Any medical device that has been recalled will be made known to medical experts or can be easily researched by them. The medical expert will provide advice to you. It may be that revision surgery is required or the medication needs to be withdrawn.
If you decide that you wish to make a claim or seek advice on making a claim, you can contact Oakwood Solicitors and we can assess your case. We will require details, where possible, of the practitioner or company whom carried out the procedure, details of the dates this was undertaken and details of what symptoms you are experiencing.
We would also advise that you report the side effects to the practitioner or company who carried out the procedure. We can then assess the prospects of your claim and look to obtain compensation for the injury.
How much compensation will I get?
Given the vast area of injuries product liability claims may cover, it is difficult to assess the value of your injury at their outset, given the complexities involved. However, we will pursue two forms of compensation for you:
- General damages – An award of money for the pain and suffering you have endured as a result of your injuries.
- Special damages – An award of money for all of your out-of-pocket expenses such as travel expenses, medication costs, loss of earnings, treatment costs both past and future. This list is not exhaustive and is very case-specific.
How is my case funded?
The majority of Product cases are funded by a Conditional Fee Agreement, more commonly known as a ‘no-win, no-fee’ agreement. This means that there will be nothing to pay upfront and nothing to pay if the claim has been lost. If you are successful in your claim, a maximum deduction of up to 25% of your compensation will be taken to cover any shortfall in your legal fees.
This will be calculated and evidenced at the conclusion of your claim. Any deduction for costs will not exceed 25%.
It may also be the case that an After The Event (ATE) insurance policy will be obtained to cover the costs of expensive medical reports and investigations. If an ATE insurance policy has to be obtained the cost of the same will be discussed with you at the appropriate point.
The cost of the ATE insurance policy is again taken from your damages and only payable if you are successful with your claim.
How long do I have to make a claim?
There is a statute of limitations that covered all claims brought and included within this is product liability claims. The Limitation Act 1980 sets out the law with regards to the timeframes a person can bring a claim against another party.
Court proceedings must be issued with the Court, against the intended Defendant, within this timeframe.
In respect of product liability, there are two levels to the Limitation of such claims. Firstly, any claim, including personal injury, must be brought within 10 years of the product being brought to market. This is the date the product is made available to the public.
However, if the claim does include personal injury, you have three years from the date of the action (i.e. from the date of injury) or three years from the date of knowledge (i.e. three years from the date you knew the injury was caused by the defective product). The latter being particularly important when bringing a claim for defective medical products.
Whilst the symptoms may be present, you may not know that they have been caused by the defective medical device or medication until some weeks or years later. The clock starts when you become aware of the link between the symptoms and the cause.
However, as mentioned above, even with personal injury claims, the claim must still be brought within 10 years of the product being brought to market.
So if a product was brought to market nine years ago and you are now aware that the product or medical device is defective you only have one year to issue your claim with the Courts. We can help you if you are unsure of the limitation of a claim.
Further reading
Accidents caused by faulty products – Oakwood Solicitors
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