Allergens
Fish: risks and product recalls in Ireland
A declarable allergen that can cause severe reactions and is often hidden in sauces, stocks and seasonings.
What it is
Fish allergy is a reaction to proteins in finned fish. It is usually lifelong and can be severe. Fish is hidden in products such as Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, stocks and some pizzas and dressings.
Health effects of a reaction
Reactions can range from skin and stomach symptoms to anaphylaxis. Some people react to the vapours from cooking fish.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls occur when fish is present but not declared, through labelling errors, recipe changes or cross-contamination.
What to do
If you are allergic to fish, 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 fish allergen recalls
8 recalls we track involve undeclared fish, 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.
Dunnes Stores Chicken Arrabbiata recalled due to undeclared fish and barley
Dunnes Stores is recalling a batch of Chicken Arrabbiata with Penne Pasta due to undeclared fish and barley. The product was mispacked and contains Irish Beef Ragu and Conchiglie Pasta instead, which may pose a risk to those with allergies to these ingredients.
Goldfish Brand Hot & Spicy Curry Sauce Concentrate recalled due to undeclared almonds and peanuts
Goldfish Brand is recalling a batch of Hot & Spicy Curry Sauce Concentrate due to the presence of almond and peanut, which are not declared in the ingredients. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to these nuts.
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.
The Fishmonger Soy & Ginger Fusions Tuna recalled due to undeclared wheat
All batches of The Fishmonger Soy & Ginger Fusions Tuna are recalled due to undeclared wheat, which is a hazard for those allergic to or intolerant of gluten. The product was sold in Aldi stores.
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.
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.