The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:

Southern Synergy extends its recall of Arnott's products due to undeclared allergens

Southern Synergy is extending its recall to include Arnott's Shapes Originals Savoury, Arnott's Shapes Originals Cheddar and Arnott's Cheds, because they contain celery and/or mustard which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.

This is an update on the previous Allergy Alert Notice issued on 09/10/2018 which related to Arnott's Shapes Originals Barbecue and Arnott's Shapes Originals Pizza containing celery and/or mustard not mentioned on the label.

Product details
Arnott's Shapes Originals Savoury
Pack size: 185 g
Batch code: all
Best-before date: 25 November 2018

Arnott's Shapes Originals Cheddar
Pack size: 175 g
Batch code: all
Best-before before: 10 December 2018

Arnott's Cheds
Pack size: 250 g
Batch code: all
Best-before date: 26 December 2018

No other Southern Synergy products are known to be affected.

Risk statement
Allergen(s): Celery and Mustard

These products contain celery and/or mustard making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery and/or mustard.

Action taken by the company
Southern Synergy is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why these products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to celery and/or mustard, do not eat them. Instead return them to the place from where they were bought for a full refund.

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