PepsiCo recalls Walkers sharing box over undeclared wheat

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 09:47 · Archive

PepsiCo is recalling Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Boxes because wheat and gluten are not declared on the outer packaging.

PepsiCo is recalling its Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box after wheat was left off the outer packaging, creating a possible risk for people with allergies or coeliac disease. The Food Standards Agency says the affected boxes have best-before dates of November 21, 2026, or January 16, 2027. The alert applies to crisps sold in England, Scotland and Wales.

The problem concerns an 85g packet of Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef inside the box, which contains wheat and gluten not declared on the outside of the sharing box. Affected boxes weigh 655g and contain six packs of snacks. The batch code to look for is 107543.

The Food Standards Agency said the product 'contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.' Anyone who has bought an affected box and has an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or has coeliac disease, is advised not to eat it.

Customers can call the PepsiCo Consumer Care Line on 0800 274 777 to receive a full refund. PepsiCo has issued a point-of-sale notice explaining the recall and what customers should do.

The NHS says allergic reactions can be serious for some people and advises calling 999 if someone's lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly swell, or they struggle to breathe. If someone having a serious allergic reaction has an adrenaline auto-injector or nasal spray, the NHS says to use it immediately and call 999 even if they seem to be feeling better.

How it is being reported

• Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat'Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.Westmorland Gazette · 2 Nov, 09:17
• Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat'Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.Cumberland News · 2 Nov, 09:17
• Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat'Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.NW Evening Mail · 2 Nov, 09:17
• Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat'Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box is being recalled over undeclared wheat. Check the affected dates, batch code and refund advice.Whitehaven News · 2 Nov, 09:17

In this story: PepsiCo · Walkers · Food Standards Agency · Monster Munch · NHS · England · Scotland · Wales

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