Yaadgaar assorted Baklava recalled due to unlabelled milk

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Yaadgaar assorted Baklava recalled due to unlabelled milk

Products Recalled: Yaadgaar assorted Baklava of pack sizes200g, 500g and 1kg, Batch code- 2311, 2324 and 3016, with best before dates of 07 May 2023, 20 May 2023 and 16 Jul 2023, respectively, have been recalled.  

Problem 

  • The assorted Baklava packs by Yaadgaar have been recalled since they contain milk which was not mentioned on the label.  
  • Those allergic to milk or intolerant to its constituents may face health risks if they consume the product. 
  • Yaadgaar Operations Limited has notified the appropriate allergy support agencies has recalled the product from consumers. 
  • These organisations will inform their members of the recall. Customers have also received a recall letter from the business informing them of the reason for the recall and what to do if they have purchased the product [1]. 

Scientific Evidence:  

  • Lactose-intolerant individuals have difficulty effectively digesting lactose, a sugar in milk, and experience bloating, gas, and diarrhoea after ingesting dairy-containing products.  
  • The symptoms of lactose intolerance/ malabsorption are uncomfortable, although not life-threatening. 
  • One of the most prevalent forms of food allergy, Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA), is immune-mediated in most instances. While the symptoms of CMA may occur within the first few days of life, lactose intolerance usually occurs in adulthood.  
  • CMA affects the small intestine, leading to decreased lactase production, which causes symptoms like that of lactose intolerance [2]. 

 

Import Regulation:

  • The EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC) specifies the rules for allergy labelling for producers of pre-packaged foods.  
  • The ingredients list for prepared meals is required. Whenever an allergenic item appears in the ingredients list, it must be mentioned in some form.  
  • For instance, the allergen must be listed in solid and contrasting hues or by italicising them. 
  • The label of a food product should contain one of the following lines if there is a possibility of allergy cross-contamination: may include X;  not recommended for those who have X allergies. 
  • Only after a comprehensive risk analysis should cautious allergen labelling be utilised. If the risk of allergy cross-contamination is genuine and cannot be eliminated, it should be used .
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