2020.10.29 Recall: Waitrose - Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi

29 October 2020

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

Waitrose & Partners are recalling Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because it contains milk, which is not mentioned in English on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Product details
Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Pack size: 225 g
Batch code: BIO B0530A-3 CY0063
Best-before date: 31 May 2021

Duchy Organic Halloumi

Risk statement
Allergen(s): milk

This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Action taken by the company
Waitrose & Partners is recalling the above product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. 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 attached notice.

Customer notice: Waitrose Halloumi recall

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.