Mary Berry horseradish sauce recalled as labels failed to declare presence of sulphites

Customers can request a full refund

(Rex Features)

Mary Berry has come under fire after a batch of the TV chef’s branded horseradish sauce was recalled from Tesco.

Though the jars bore best before labels stating September 2018, they did not indicate that the sauce contained sulphites.

Sulphites can cause allergy-like symptoms in people who suffer from asthma.

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While it is extremely rare for someone to have an allergic reaction to sulphites, sensitivities are common and can become life-threatening in severe cases.

By not including an indicative label, Berry’s condiment sauce violates official Food Standards Agency regulations, which state that any possible allergens – including sulphites – must be “emphasised on the label” of the product.

Tesco issued the following product recall notice on 27^th October:

“RH Amar has identified a labelling error affecting Mary Berry's Horseradish Sauce 160g.

“The label does not declare the presence of sulphites, making it unsuitable for people with a sensitivity to sulphites.

“As a precautionary measure, we are recalling affected date codes from customers. No other Mary Berry products are known to be affected."

Those who purchased jars from the offending batch can request for a replacement sample to be sent out – or they can ask for a full refund.

“At the request of our supplier we have recalled selected batches of this product as a precautionary measure,” a spokesperson for Tesco told Mail Online.

“Customers who have a sensitivity to sulphites should either contact the supplier to request a replacement or return the product to one of our stores for a full refund."