Domino’s dips among over 70 products recalled over allergen fears

Domino’s BBQ dip is among 70 products withdrawn from sale due to warnings they may contain peanuts.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recalled the sauces, spices and dips over concerns they contain a mustard ingredient that may have been contaminated with peanuts.

Domino’s the Big Dip, Papa John’s garlic and herb dip and wholesaler Hampshire Foods’ fajita seasoning are among the products affected.

People with a peanut allergy have been advised to avoid eating any food containing mustard ingredients until the issue is resolved.

It comes after the FSA issued an allergy alert for Domino’s garlic and herb and honey and mustard dips last month.

The FSA said it had traced the contaminated mustard products to a producer in India called GT Agro Industries while the ingredients were supplied in the UK by FGS Ingredients.

There is no evidence other suppliers are affected so far.

Rebecca Subdworth, director of policy at the FSA, said: “This remains a complex investigation, and we are continuing to work with Food Standards Scotland, relevant businesses, local authorities, and agencies to ensure the necessary measures are in place to protect consumers.

“While our investigations continue our advice remains the same: people with a peanut allergy should continue to avoid consuming all foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard seeds, mustard powder or mustard flour.

“Our current focus is to ensure all affected products have been withdrawn and recalled. Once this has taken place, we are confident we’ll be in a position to remove some of our additional advice for consumers, so they can continue to enjoy food that is safe and trust the product label and information accurately reflects the allergenic content. Until this happens it’s very important that people with a peanut allergy continue to avoid any product containing mustard or mustard ingredients.”

FGS Ingredients is based in Leicester and its products are used in sauces, dips, pre-packed sandwiches and ready meals.

The company has advised its customers to remove any impacted items from sale and is supporting the FSA’s investigation.

FGS Ingredients said in a statement: “As a family-owned business that was established 74 years ago and is presently in its third generation of leadership, we have grown to proudly become the principal supplier of natural spices to food producers across the UK and to businesses internationally. 

“We have never previously been involved in any incident of food contamination. Nevertheless, we continue supporting the FSA investigation in every way necessary to help determine the source of this issue.”

The full list is contaminated products is available on the Food Standards Agency website.