Coconut Allergy 10th October 2022

Information for people who are allergic to coconut to understand their allergy, and also to inform people who believe they may be allergic to coconut but aren’t sure.

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Fish and Crustaceans Alert – The Coconut Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce 1st February 2023

Product Name: The Coconut Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce Pack Size: 250ml bottle Best Before End: 10/2024 Batch Code: 85119A/86448A/86446A We have been alerted by CK Food and Drinks Ltd that it is recalling its Coconut Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce from

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Sulphites Alert – SPAR enjoy local Coconut Jam Delights 7th July 2021

Product Name: SPAR enjoy local Coconut Jam Delights Pack Size: 184g Best Before: 23rd July 2021 We have been alerted by the Food Standards Agency that SPAR is recalling their SPAR enjoy local Coconut Jam Delights from sale because they

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Nut Alert – Essential Chocolate Chip and Coconut Organic Flapjack 10th July 2019

Product Name: Essential Chocolate Chip and Coconut Organic Flapjack Best Before: 21.08.2019 ONLY   We have been alerted by Essential Trading Co-operative Ltd that it is recalling its Essential Chocolate Chip and Coconut Organic Flapjack from sale because it may

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Avoiding your allergens on Pancake Day – advice from dietitian Tanya Wright 6th February 2024

Dietitian Tanya Wright shares her advice for making delicious pancakes on Pancake Day, whether you or your family are allergic to milk, wheat or eggs.

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Stay safe while feeling festive – allergens to look out for at Christmas, Hanukkah (Chanukah) and Yule 30th November 2023

Allergens can find their way into a variety of unexpected products during the festive season, but if you or your child have allergies, you can still enjoy the food and decorations. Use this list of festive foods, drinks and decorations that might contain your allergen as a guide for what to look out for.

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Taking part in Veganuary? Advice for those with food allergies  21st December 2022

If you are taking part in Veganuary this month and have a food allergy, it’s important to understand the difference between a food labelled vegan or plant-based and an ‘allergen-free’ claim.

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Prevention of Future of Death report following Celia Marsh inquest  7th December 2022

Following the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Celia Marsh, the coroner has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths Report. 

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Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule or other winter festivals? Keep a look out for these allergens 28th November 2022

If you or your child live with a serious allergy, the festive period can be challenging. With much of the celebrations centred around food, allergens can find their way into a variety of products.  Here’s a list of festive food

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Statement regarding the inquest of Celia Marsh 23rd September 2022

Senior Coroner for Avon, Maria Voisin has ended the inquest into the death of 42-year-old Celia Marsh who tragically died as a result of anaphylaxis on 27th December 2017. Celia had a serious milk allergy and had eaten a Pret

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Statement regarding the inquest of Shiv Jugdish Mistry 14th September 2022

Coroner Ian Wade QC has ended the inquest into the death of 18-year-old Shiv Mistry who tragically died on 8th July 2022 while on holiday in Spain. Shiv had a serious milk allergy.   The inquest, held at Beaconsfield Coroner’s

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Update from the food standards agency on the use of fully refined oils as ingredient substitutions 3rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an update on the ongoing shortage of sunflower oil caused by the conflict in Ukraine. They previously advised that fully refined rapeseed oil may be used by manufacturers to replace sunflower oil without

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