Huge pizza chain issues urgent warning to customers over popular dip feared to be contaminated

Date: 2024-10-21

A MAJOR pizza chain has issued an urgent warning to customers after fears over contaminated popular dips.

The global restaurant company, with more than 450 branches across the UK, was forced to stop serving the much-loved condiments.

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Papa Johns issued the warning over two products amid health fears and allergy risks.

Its Garlic and Herb Dip, and their Vegan Ranch Dressing were pulled as they may contain traces of peanuts.

A Papa Johns spokesman said: “At Papa Johns, customer safety is our top priority.

“Certain batches of our Garlic and Herb Dip and our Vegan Ranch Dressing may contain traces of peanuts. Our 25g dips are included with pizzas, and we recently introduced a 100g version. If you have a peanut allergy, please do not consume these dips and dispose of them.

“Our Vegan Ranch Dressing, used on products, may also contain traces of peanuts. If you have a peanut allergy, please avoid these items.

“We are working quickly to resolve this issue. In the meantime, we will replace the Garlic and Herb Dip with our Special Garlic Dip, which is unaffected.

“For any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@papajohns.co.uk.

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.”

Fellow industry titan, Domino’s, was forced to make the same announcement last month.

Two Domino’s dip flavours are among the recalled items: the Domino’s Garlic & Herb Dip and the Honey & Mustard one.

Domino’s previously urged those with a peanut allergy to dispose of the dips mentioned on the recall alert and avoid consuming them.

The fast-food chain apologised for any concern this may cause and recommended that customers with queries visit their contact form here.

A Domino’s spokesman said: “At Domino’s Pizza, the quality of our products and the safety of our customers is the highest priority, particularly when it comes to allergens.

“We have become aware that some of our Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dip may contain traces of peanut.

“This issue may impact both our 100g ‘Big Dip’ pots and the smaller, 25g, pots we provide with our pizzas.

“If you DO HAVE A PEANUT ALLERGY, please dispose of the dips and do not consume them.

“If you DO NOT have a peanut allergy, no further action is required.”

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:

  1. Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one â€“ instructions are included on the side of the injector.
  2. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction.
  3. 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).
  4. If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it’s still in the skin.
  5. 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

It comes as the Food Standards Agency has issued a number of alerts for food products containing mustard powder, imported from India, which may have been contaminated with peanuts.

The food watchdog recalled dozens of foods and condiments they had reason to believe might be with peanuts not listed on the label.

Sold under various brand names and across a range of stores, recalled dips, sandwiches and salads contain mustard, which may have traces of peanuts.

“This means these products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts,” the Food Standard Agency (FSA) said.

“If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them.”

The alert was first issued when the food watchdog urged Brits with peanut allergies to avoid all mustard-containing products while they determined the source of the contamination.

Since then, they have published a full list of 64 products they believe have been contaminated, which was updated yesterday to include the Thiccc Sauce Meat Candy & Thiccc Sauce BBQ Sriracha.

Sold in convenience stores and off-licences, a number of SPAR sandwiches, wraps and pasta salads have been pulled from shelves too.

Other items included on the recent recall alert that may contain traces of peanuts include Fazilas wraps and Clayton Park sandwiches.

Peanut allergies are particularly common, affecting about one in 50 children in the UK, increasing in recent decades, according to Allergy UK.

Rebecca Sudworth, Director of Policy at the FSA, said: “This remains a complex investigation, and we are continuing to work with Food Standards Scotland, relevant businesses, local authorities, and agencies to ensure the necessary measures are in place to protect consumers.

“While our investigations continue our advice remains the same: people with a peanut allergy should continue to avoid consuming all foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard seeds, mustard powder or mustard flour.

“Our current focus is to ensure all affected products have been withdrawn and recalled.

“Once this has taken place, we are confident we’ll be in a position to remove some of our additional advice for consumers, so they can continue to enjoy food that is safe and trust the product label and information accurately reflects the allergenic content.

“Until this happens it’s very important that people with a peanut allergy continue to avoid any product containing mustard or mustard ingredients.”

Full list of recalled products

  1. Thiccc Sauce Meat Candy
  2. Thiccc Sauce BBQ Sriracha
  3. En Route Macaroni Cheese
  4. Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip
  5. Pro-Cook Macaroni Cheese
  6. Spa Macaroni Cheese
  7. Jack’s Macaroni Cheese
  8. Dominos The Big Dip – Garlic & Herb
  9. Dominos Garlic & Herb Dip
  10. Dominos Honey & Mustard Dip
  11. Jack’s Egg Mayonnaise Deli Filler
  12. Green Cuisine Mustard Powder
  13. Jack’s Potato Salad
  14. Jack’s Cheese & Onion Deli Filler
  15. Jack’s Coronation Chicken Deli Filler
  16. SPAR Coleslaw
  17. SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich Filler
  18. SPAR Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwich Filler
  19. SPAR Cheese and Onion Sandwich Filler
  20. SPAR Onion and Garlic Dip
  21. SPAR Sour Cream and Chive Dip
  22. Trailhead Fine Foods Get Jerky – BBQ Beef Jerky
  23. Jack’s Potato SPAR Tuna and Corn Pasta Salad
  24. SPAR Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad
  25. SPAR Chicken, Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad
  26. SPAR Chicken, Honey and Mustard Pasta Salad
  27. SPAR BLT Sandwich
  28. SPAR Cheese Savoury Sandwich
  29. SPAR Chicken Club Sandwich
  30. SPAR Chicken Caesar Wrap
  31. SPAR Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich
  32. SPAR Chicken Salad Sandwich
  33. Tim Horton’s BBQ Sauce dip
  34. SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
  35. SPAR Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich
  36. SPAR Simply Tuna and Corn Sandwich
  37. SPAR Tuna Crunch Roll
  38. SPAR Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich
  39. SPAR Tuna Wrap
  40. SPAR Cajun Chicken Wrap
  41. SPAR Chicken Tikka Wrap
  42. SPAR Hot and Spicy Cheese Wrap
  43. SPAR Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap
  44. Fireaway BBQ Sauce Dip Pot
  45. Fazilas Chicken Tender Wrap
  46. Fazilas Chilli Cheese Wrap
  47. Fazilas Tandoori Chicken Wrap
  48. Clayton Park BLT
  49. Clayton Park Cheese Savoury Sandwich
  50. Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich
  51. Clayton Park Chicken Caesar Wrap
  52. Clayton Park Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich
  53. Clayton Park Chicken Salad Sandwich
  54. Clayton Park Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
  55. Wisely Well Macaroni Cheese
  56. Clayton Park Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich
  57. Clayton Park Simply Tuna Sandwich
  58. Clayton Park Tuna Crunch Roll
  59. Clayton Park Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich
  60. Clayton Park Tuna Wrap
  61. Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich
  62. Parsley Box Macaroni Cheese
  63. Diet Chef Macaroni Cheese
  64. Jane Plan Macaroni Cheese
  65. Papa Johns Pizza Garlic and Herb Dip
  66. Papa Johns Pizza Vegan Ranch Dressing

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