Allergens
Tree nuts: risks and product recalls in Ireland
Almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews and other tree nuts are a declarable allergen distinct from peanuts, and a common cause of severe reactions.
What it is
Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, macadamia and Brazil nuts. They are a separate allergen from peanuts, though some people are allergic to both. Tree nut allergy is usually lifelong.
Health effects of a reaction
Reactions range from mild skin and stomach symptoms to anaphylaxis. As with peanut, small amounts can cause severe reactions in highly sensitised people.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls happen when a tree nut is present but not declared, or when cross-contamination from shared equipment is not flagged. Nuts appear in baked goods, chocolate, cereals, pesto, sauces and snacks.
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 any sign of a severe reaction.
Recent tree nuts allergen recalls
19 recalls we track involve undeclared tree nuts, newest first.
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.
1001 Delights Ice Cream recalled due to possible presence of cashew nuts
A batch of 1001 Delights Ice Cream Dubai Style Pistachio Flavour & Chocolate is being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared cashew nuts. This poses a risk to consumers with nut allergies or intolerances.
Fun Cakes Hazelnut Praline spread recalled due to undeclared almond presence
Fun Cakes Hazelnut Praline spread is recalled due to the presence of undeclared almond, which poses a risk to those with nut allergies. The affected batch is L:25272B with a best before date of 31/10/2026.
Gran Grans Foods Homemade Pistachio Spread recalled due to undeclared pistachios
Gran Grans Foods is recalling specific batches of Homemade Pistachio Spread due to incorrectly declared pistachios in the ingredients list. This may pose a risk to consumers with nut allergies or intolerances.
Cottage Delight Garlic Stuffed Gordal Olives recalled due to undeclared almonds
Cottage Delight Garlic Stuffed Gordal Olives are recalled due to undeclared almonds in a mispacked batch. This poses a risk for consumers with nut allergies.
Homebake Cakes 6 Luxury Assorted Cupcakes recalled due to undeclared hazelnuts
Homebake Cakes is recalling a batch of 6 Luxury Assorted Cupcakes due to undeclared hazelnuts in the ingredients. This poses a risk for consumers with nut allergies or intolerances.
Bridge Bakery Oxford Lunch Cake recalled due to incorrectly declared almonds
Bridge Bakery Oxford Lunch Cake is being recalled because it contains almonds that are not declared on the ingredient list. This poses a risk to consumers with nut allergies or intolerances. The recall affects all batch codes and best before dates.
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.
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.
Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products recalled due to undeclared milk
Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products are being recalled due to the possible presence of milk, which is not declared on the label. This may pose a risk to consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.
Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products recalled due to undeclared milk
Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products are being recalled due to the possible presence of milk, which is not declared on the label. This poses a risk for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.
Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie recalled due to undeclared almonds
Dunnes Stores is recalling a batch of Luxury Apple Pie due to undeclared almonds. Some packs were mispacked with Luxury Pear and Almond Pie, which contains almonds not listed on the label. This poses a risk for consumers with almond allergies or intolerances.
Fresh Today chocolate croissants recalled due to undeclared egg and hazelnut
Fresh Today is recalling some packs of 4 Chocolate Croissants because they contain undeclared egg and hazelnut. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to these ingredients.
Donnybrook Fair Banana Bread recalled due to undeclared walnuts
A batch of Donnybrook Fair Banana Bread has been recalled because it was mispacked with Carrot Cake and contains undeclared walnuts. This poses a risk to consumers with walnut allergies.
Heera Navratan Korma recalled due to undeclared cashew nuts
A batch of Heera Navratan Korma is recalled due to undeclared cashew nuts, which may pose a risk to those with allergies or intolerances. The affected batch is identified by the batch code 2402292.
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.
Eat & Go wraps and burritos recalled due to undeclared almonds
Various Eat & Go wraps and burritos are recalled due to undeclared almonds, which pose a risk to consumers with nut allergies. The affected products include the Thai Style Massaman Wrap, Chipotle Chicken Burrito, and Spice Bag Wrap. These products were sold in Aldi stores.
Marks and Spencer Chocolate Cornflake Mini Bites recalled due to undeclared gluten and nuts
Marks and Spencer is recalling Chocolate Cornflake Mini Bites due to the undeclared presence of cereals containing gluten and nuts. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
Ensure Nutrivigor Almond Flavour Nutritional Shake recalled due to undeclared milk
Certain batches of Ensure Nutrivigor Almond Flavour Nutritional Shake are recalled due to the possible presence of milk, which is not declared on the label. This poses a risk for consumers with milk allergies or intolerances.
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.