Aldi pulls vanilla extract from shelves amid nut allergy risk fears after a labelling mix up
Just one batch has been affected in the recall and customers can return their affected products for a full refund
ALDI are urgently recalling vanilla extract over nut allergy fears following a labelling gaffe.
The discount supermarket is pulling a batch of their Madagascan Vanilla Extract "as it was incorrectly packed with Moroccan Almond Extract".
The almond extract has been mistakenly labelled as the vanilla extract posing a nut allergy risk.
Anyone who has bought the product is being urged to return it immediately for a full refund.
No other Aldi products are known to be affected.
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Aldi said: "As a precautionary measure we are recalling a single batch of Moroccan Almond Extract as it has been incorrectly labelled as Madagascan Vanilla Extract.
"The product contains almond which is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to almonds."
Just one batch has been affected in the recall - and punters who bought The Pantry Madagascan Vanilla Extract, batch: L 7058, with ‘best-before’ date: 12/12/17 and pack size: 38ml can return the product to their nearest store for a full refund.
Aldi added: "We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation."
In a statement on the Food Standards Agency website, the retailer writes: "Aldi 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."