Britons have been warned that a curry sold in the UK may be unsafe for some customers to eat.
P&B (Foods) Limited has recalled Heera Navratan Korma because it contains cashew nuts, which are not mentioned on the label.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) explained that this makes the product a “possible health risk” to those with an allergy to cashew nuts (nuts). Symptoms of a tree nut allergy can be mild to moderate but they can also be severe.
Heera Navratan Korma
Pack size: 450g
Batch code: 2402292
Best before: June 30, 2026
Britons with an allergy to nuts have been told not to consume the korma
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The FSA stated: “This product contains cashew nuts (nuts), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to cashew nuts (nuts).
“P&B (Foods) Limited 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.”
The official notice warned: “If you have bought the above-mentioned product and you have an allergy to nuts, do not consume this product.
“You should return the product to the store where you bought it from for a full refund, with or without a receipt.”
Shoppers were reassured that “no other Heera products are affected by this recall”.
P&B (Foods) Limited apologised for any inconvenience caused and told customers to contact 01274-660118 or info@pbfoods.co.uk if they have any queries or concerns.
The FSA echoed the advice of the food products supplier, stating: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to cashew nuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
Anaphylaxis UK provides important information on peanut and tree nut allergies. Experts stated: “The peanut is a legume and is in the same plant family as peas, beans and lentils.
“Tree nuts are in different plant families and include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashew nuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios and macadamia nuts. As the plant families are different, many people only react to peanuts but not to any tree nuts, and vice versa.
“Many people who are allergic to tree nuts are only allergic to one type of tree nut, but some are allergic to more. For example, it’s quite common for people with cashew nut allergy to be allergic to pistachios, and for people with walnut allergy to be allergic to pecans.
“Peanut and tree nut allergies are common – they are the most commonly known foods to cause anaphylaxis.”
“The symptoms of peanut and tree nut allergy usually come on quickly, within minutes of eating the food. Mild to moderate symptoms may include a red raised rash (known as hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body, a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth, swelling of lips, face or eyes and stomach pain or vomiting.
“The term for this more serious reaction is anaphylaxis. More serious symptoms are often referred to as the ABC symptoms and can include Airway (swelling in the throat, tongue or upper airways – tightening of the throat, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing); Breathing (sudden onset wheezing, breathing difficulty, noisy breathing) and Circulation (dizziness, feeling faint, sudden sleepiness, tiredness, confusion, pale clammy skin, loss of consciousness).
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“Most healthcare professionals consider an allergic reaction to be anaphylaxis when it involves difficulty breathing or affects the heart rhythm or blood pressure. Any one or more of the ABC symptoms above may be present.
“In extreme cases, there could be a dramatic fall in blood pressure. The person may become weak and floppy and may have a sense of something terrible happening. Any of the ABC symptoms may lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal.”
Those who have a peanut or tree nut allergy must undergo allergy testing for other nuts so they know which are safe for them to eat. Once they know which nuts they are not allergic to, it is beneficial to eat them as this will help prevent them from developing an allergy to them in the future.
The FSA explained why food recalls occur, stating: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
“Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
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