06
May
Products Recalled: Yaadgaar assorted Baklava of pack sizes– 200g, 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 .