Allergens
Crustaceans: risks and product recalls in Ireland
Prawns, crab, lobster and other crustaceans are a declarable shellfish allergen and a common cause of severe, often adult-onset reactions.
What it is
Crustaceans include prawns, shrimp, crab, lobster and langoustine. Crustacean (shellfish) allergy often begins in adulthood and is usually lifelong.
Health effects of a reaction
Reactions are frequently severe and can include anaphylaxis. Crustacean can be hidden in sauces, soups, stocks and some flavourings.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls occur when crustacean is present but not declared, through labelling errors, recipe changes or cross-contamination.
What to do
If you are allergic, do not eat the affected product — return it for a refund. Carry your adrenaline auto-injector and call 112/999 for a severe reaction.
Recent crustaceans allergen recalls
7 recalls we track involve undeclared crustaceans, newest first.
Rongs Wholesale Ltd. recalls various products due to undeclared allergens
Rongs Wholesale Ltd. is recalling various products due to undeclared and incorrectly declared allergens. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to certain allergens.
Bao Long Soup Seasonings recalled due to undeclared crustaceans, fish, soybeans
Various Bao Long Soup Seasonings are recalled due to undeclared allergens including crustaceans, fish, and soybeans. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
Bao Long Soup Seasonings recalled due to undeclared allergens
Certain batches of Bao Long Soup Seasonings are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, including soybeans, crustaceans, and cereals containing gluten. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
Tasty Nibbles Pickle products recalled due to incorrectly declared crustaceans and fish
Tasty Nibbles is recalling its Anchovy Pickle, Sardine Pickle, and Prawn Pickle due to incorrectly declared crustaceans and fish on the labels. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these allergens.
Mayil products recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens
Certain Mayil products are being recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens on the labels, which may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to mustard, sesame seeds, fish, and crustaceans. All batch codes and best-before dates are affected.
Mayil Prawn Pickle and Fish Chutney recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens
Mayil Prawn Pickle and Mayil Fish Chutney are recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens. The Prawn Pickle contains crustaceans, mustard, and sesame seeds, while the Fish Chutney contains sesame seeds and fish, which may pose a risk to those with allergies.
Mayil Prawn Chutney Powder recalled due to incorrectly declared crustaceans
Mayil Prawn Chutney Powder is recalled due to incorrectly declared crustaceans on the label. This may pose a risk to consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of crustaceans.
Official sources
This page is general information, not medical advice. Always follow the official recall notice, and contact your GP, pharmacist or the HSE if you are worried about your health. In an emergency call 112 or 999.