2020.07.09 Recall: Waitrose & Partners - Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie

09 July 2020

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

Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie because it contains hazelnuts and milk which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Product details
Waitrose & Partners Slow Cooked Beef and Ale Pie
Pack size: 400 g
Batch code: L0125
Best-before-end date: November 2021

Beef and ale pie

Risk statement
Allergen(s): nuts (hazelnuts) and milk

This product contains hazelnuts and milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Action taken by the company
Waitrose is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Waitrose & Partners Beef and Ale Pie

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to nuts (hazelnuts) and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead return it to a local Waitrose store for a full refund. Alternatively contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 881 option 4.