Allergens
Soya: risks and product recalls in Ireland
A widely used ingredient and one of the 14 declarable allergens; undeclared soya is a common recall reason.
What it is
Soya (soybean) is used widely in processed foods, including as soy flour, soy protein and soy lecithin. Soya allergy is more common in children and is sometimes outgrown.
Health effects of a reaction
Reactions are often mild to moderate — skin, stomach and respiratory symptoms — but can occasionally be severe. Soya is found in many processed and vegetarian foods, sauces and baked goods.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls happen when soya is present but not declared, through labelling errors, recipe changes or cross-contamination.
What to do
If you are allergic to soya, do not eat the affected product — return it for a refund, and follow your allergy action plan if you react.
Recent soya allergen recalls
20 recalls we track involve undeclared soya, 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.
Flahavan's Chocolate & Hazelnut Irish Oaty Flapjacks recalled due to undeclared allergens
Flahavan's Chocolate & Hazelnut Irish Oaty Flapjacks are recalled due to undeclared allergens, specifically nuts and soybeans, in a mispacked batch. The allergens are listed on the outer box but not on the inner packaging, posing a risk to those with allergies.
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.
Fit Foods Beef and Mash with Pepper Sauce recalled due to undeclared allergens
Fit Foods Beef and Mash with Pepper Sauce is being recalled due to undeclared sesame, soya, and celery in the ingredients. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these allergens.
Bao Long Soup Seasonings recalled due to undeclared soy and gluten allergens
Various Bao Long Soup Seasonings are being recalled due to undeclared allergens. The affected products include Bao Long Pho Soup Seasoning and Bao Long Hủ tiếu Soup Seasoning, which contain soybeans and gluten, respectively. These allergens are not listed on the labels, posing a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
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 soy allergens
Certain batches of Bao Long Soup Seasonings are being recalled due to undeclared soybeans, which can pose a risk to those allergic to or intolerant of soy. The affected products include Bao Long Pho Ga Soup Seasoning and Bao Long Hu Tieu Nam Vang Soup Seasoning, both in 75g packs.
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.
Healthy Fit Cookies & Cream Protein Bar recalled due to undeclared milk and soya
A batch of Healthy Fit Cookies & Cream Protein Bar is recalled because it does not have milk and soya labelled in English. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to these ingredients. The product was sold in Lidl stores.
Milano Drops Skin Drops recalled due to undeclared allergens: sulphites and soya
Milano Drop Skin Drops are being recalled due to the presence of sulphites and soya, and possible presence of gluten that is not declared on the label. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these allergens.
Ruffles Sabor a Jamon crisps recalled due to undeclared soya and milk
Ruffles Sabor a Jamon crisps are recalled due to the presence of soya and milk not labelled in English. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
Tayto Waffles Bacon Flavour recalled due to undeclared soya allergen
A batch of Tayto Waffles Bacon Flavour is being recalled due to undeclared soya in the ingredients. This poses a risk to consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soybeans.
Sokołów Konserwa Turystyczna recalled due to undeclared soya allergen
A batch of Sokołów Konserwa Turystyczna (canned pork meat) is recalled due to the presence of soya, which is not declared in the ingredients. This poses a risk to consumers with soy allergies or intolerances.
Lidl Deluxe Cheesecake recalled due to undeclared allergens in English
Certain batches of Lidl Deluxe White Chocolate & Berry Cheesecake are recalled because the allergens are not labelled in English. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to wheat, egg, soya, or milk. The affected product is a 480g cheesecake from the UK.
Lidl Deluxe cheesecakes recalled due to undeclared allergens in English
Specific batches of Lidl Deluxe Cheesecakes are recalled because the allergens are not labelled in English. The affected products are the Deluxe White Chocolate & Berry Cheesecake and Deluxe Chocolate & Hazelnut Cheesecake. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to wheat, milk, soya, hazelnuts, or egg.
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.
Al Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix recalled due to undeclared soya and peanuts
All batches of Al Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix are recalled due to undeclared soya and peanuts, which may pose a risk to those with allergies. The product is packaged in 450g sizes.
Al Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix recalled due to undeclared soya
A batch of Al Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix is recalled due to undeclared soya, which poses a risk to those allergic to it. The affected product is from the Syrian Arab Republic.
Melvit Maka z Cieciorki recalled due to undeclared soya allergen
A batch of Melvit Maka z Cieciorki (Chickpea Flour) is recalled due to the presence of soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This may pose a risk to consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya.
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.