Poundland has issued an urgent product recall for its popular Tasty Snack Co Roasted & Salted Cashews following the discovery of a potentially dangerous undeclared allergen.
The budget retailer confirmed that certain batches of the nuts may contain peanuts that aren't listed on the packaging, creating a significant health risk for customers with peanut allergies.
Affected Products and Batch Codes
The recall affects 150g packs of Tasty Snack Co Roasted & Salted Cashews with specific best-before dates:
- Best before: 08 JAN 2025
- Best before: 09 JAN 2025
- Best before: 10 JAN 2025
- Best before: 11 JAN 2025
Customers are urged to immediately check their cupboards for any affected packets and follow safety guidelines.
What Customers Should Do
If you have purchased this product:
- Do not consume the cashews if you have a peanut allergy
- Return the product to your nearest Poundland store for a full refund
- No receipt is required - customers will receive their money back without proof of purchase
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has supported the recall, emphasising the seriousness of the situation for allergy sufferers.
Why This Recall Matters
For individuals with peanut allergies, even trace amounts can trigger severe and potentially life-threatening reactions. The undeclared presence of peanuts makes this product particularly dangerous as consumers with allergies would have no warning from the packaging.
Poundland has acted swiftly to remove the affected batches from shelves and has apologised for any inconvenience caused to customers.
The retailer is working with suppliers to investigate how the labelling error occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
