Allergens
Mustard: risks and product recalls in Ireland
A declarable allergen hidden in sauces, marinades and spice blends that can cause severe reactions in sensitised people.
What it is
Mustard — as seeds, powder, paste or oil — is a declarable allergen. It is often used in sauces, dressings, marinades, processed meats and spice blends.
Health effects of a reaction
Reactions can range from mild to, in some people, anaphylaxis. Because mustard is used as a flavouring, it is easily overlooked on labels.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls happen when mustard is present but not declared, through labelling errors, recipe changes or cross-contamination in spice handling.
What to do
If you are allergic to mustard, do not eat the affected product — return it for a refund, and follow your allergy action plan if you react.
Recent mustard allergen recalls
14 recalls we track involve undeclared mustard, newest first.
Lidl's Crownfield Müsli-Riegel bars recalled due to undeclared allergens
Lidl is recalling specific batches of Crownfield Müsli-Riegel bars due to allergens not being labelled in English. The affected products include the Schoko and Schoko-Banane varieties, which may contain peanut, milk, and gluten-containing cereals, posing a risk to consumers with allergies. Consumers should not eat the implicated batches.
Diggers Chicken Curry and Chips recalled due to undeclared mustard and celery
A batch of Diggers Chicken Curry & Chips is being recalled due to undeclared mustard and celery in the ingredients. This poses a risk for consumers with allergies to these ingredients.
Moin Bio Croissants recalled due to undeclared allergens including gluten and milk
Moin Bio Croissants Vegan and Moin Bio Butter Croissants are being recalled due to undeclared allergens. The products contain gluten, milk, mustard, sesame seeds, and nuts, which are not labeled in English, posing a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
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.
Kingzest Wasabi Powder recalled due to possible presence of mustard and soya
Kingzest Wasabi Powder is being recalled due to the possible presence of mustard and soya in the product, which is not declared on the label. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bar recalled due to missing mustard warning
Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bars are recalled due to a missing mustard allergy warning on the label. This omission may pose a risk to consumers with mustard allergies. All batches and best-before dates are affected.
Radhuni Haleem Mix recalled due to undeclared wheat and mustard allergens
Radhuni Haleem Mix is being recalled due to incorrectly declared wheat and mustard in the ingredients list. This poses a risk to consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of these allergens.
SuperValu Signature Tastes Greek Feta and Pasta Salad recalled due to undeclared egg and mustard
Batches of SuperValu Signature Tastes Greek Feta and Pasta Salad are recalled due to undeclared egg and mustard. These batches were mispacked with coleslaw, which contains these allergens not listed on the label.
Dunnes Stores spice products recalled due to undeclared peanut presence
Dunnes Stores is recalling additional batches of several spice products due to the presence of peanut residue, which is not declared in the ingredients. The affected products include Black Mustard Seeds, Mild Curry Powder, Cajun Seasoning, Medium Madras Curry Powder, and Hot Curry Powder. This may pose a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.
Dunnes Stores spice products recalled due to undeclared peanut presence
Dunnes Stores is recalling several spice products due to the presence of peanut residue in the mustard powder, which is not declared on the label. This may pose a risk to consumers with peanut allergies. The affected products include Mild Curry Powder, Cajun Seasoning, Medium Madras Curry Powder, and Hot Curry Powder.
Green Cuisine mustard powder recalled due to undeclared peanut allergen
A batch of Green Cuisine Mustard Powder is being recalled due to the possible presence of peanut, which is not declared in the ingredients. This may pose a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.
Domino's Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dips recalled due to undeclared peanuts
Domino's is recalling all batches of Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dips due to possible presence of undeclared peanuts. This poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies or intolerances.
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.