Imagine buying your favorite spices, seasonings, or dips, only to discover they might contain something dangerous. This is what happened recently with some products made by a company in Leicester. People who bought certain curry powders, dips, and seasonings are being asked to return them right away because of a contamination scare.

What Happened?

A Leicester-based company called FGS Ingredients Ltd had to recall about 20 different products. These include popular items like Domino’s BBQ Dip and various seasonings under the Favourit and Dunnes Store brands. The reason? These products might contain peanuts that weren’t listed on the label.

Peanuts can be really dangerous for people who are allergic to them, so it’s a big deal if they show up where they aren’t supposed to. FGS Ingredients says they don’t even allow peanuts in their factory in Leicester, so this contamination was a huge surprise to them.

The Investigation Begins

So, how did the peanuts get into these products? According to FGS Ingredients, the contamination happened in India, where some of the raw materials for their spices come from. The company has been working closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to figure out exactly how this happened. They’re determined to help find the source of the problem.

FGS Ingredients stated that they have no peanuts in their facility, and their Leicester factory is peanut-free. They’re doing everything they can to ensure their products are safe. This includes stopping all orders from the supplier in India that might be responsible and testing their other products to make sure they’re clean.

What Products Are Affected?

In total, 20 products are on the recall list. Aside from the popular Domino’s BBQ Dip, there are seasonings, curry powders, and even sausages and burgers from Westmorland Family Butchery. All of these products could potentially have traces of peanuts, so if you bought any of them, you should return them immediately.

The Company’s Response

FGS Ingredients wants to reassure everyone that they take food safety very seriously. They’ve already stopped using the supplier from India where the contamination likely happened and are now getting their mustard (the ingredient in question) from Canada. They also mentioned that independent tests at their Leicester factory found no signs of peanut contamination.

The company is being transparent about the situation and is urging customers to return any affected products for safe disposal. They’re not taking any chances when it comes to their customers’ safety.

What Should You Do?

If you have any of the recalled products at home, you should return them to the store where you bought them. Even if you don’t have a peanut allergy, it’s better to be safe than sorry. The company is working with the FSA to keep everyone updated, and they’ll make sure any contaminated products are taken off the shelves.

How Did This Happen?

The contamination was traced back to one of the suppliers in India. It seems that there were “inconsistent traces” of peanut residue in some batches of raw mustard, an ingredient used in several of the recalled products. However, not every batch of mustard was affected. The FSA believes the contamination might have happened on the farm level in India.

FGS Ingredients has since stopped working with this supplier and is now sourcing mustard from Canada to avoid any future risks. They’re doing everything they can to ensure that no more contaminated products reach their customers.

Moving Forward

FGS Ingredients is continuing to work with the FSA to make sure this doesn’t happen again. They’re committed to customer safety and will keep people informed about any updates. The company has also asked for any other mustard products from India to be returned, as a precaution.

The good news is that FGS Ingredients has taken swift action to solve the problem. They’ve switched suppliers, tested their factory, and recalled the potentially contaminated products. This shows that they care about their customers and are doing everything they can to keep their products safe.

Final Thoughts

It’s scary to think that a simple product like a spice or dip could be dangerous, but accidents like this can happen. Thankfully, companies like FGS Ingredients take these situations seriously and act quickly to protect their customers.

If you or someone you know has bought any of the recalled products, make sure to return them. It’s always better to be cautious, especially when it comes to food safety. FGS Ingredients and the FSA are working hard to make sure this problem is fixed, and hopefully, there won’t be any more surprises like this in the future.

In the meantime, keep an eye out for any updates from the FSA or the company, and make sure to check the labels of any spices or dips you buy, just to be safe!