By Joe Smith,Lauren Haughey
Copyright walesonline
A well-known breakfast food sold at supermarkets across the UK has been urgently recalled due to safety concerns. The recall follows the discovery that certain batches may contain two potentially allergenic ingredients. Food safety authorities have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning for specific packets of Spoon Cereals’ Cinnamon and Pecan Granola. The breakfast product, retailing for up to £5 at Waitrose, Ocado, and Morrisons, may contain peanuts and oats, which could present a threat to anyone suffering from an allergy or intolerance. Spoon Cereals, the manufacturer, has confirmed that the product recall affects its 400g packets of cereal bearing batch code M5244 and particular best-before dates, according to the Mirror . These include May 22, 2026 and 26 May 26, 2026. “A small number of one batch was mispackaged by a co-packer and as a result some products may contain peanuts and gluten,” the firm said. “This product is a possible health risk to individuals with a peanut or gluten allergy or intolerance, or those with coeliac disease. “If this applies to you, please do not consume. Please return to the place of purchase for a full refund.” Those seeking additional information are advised to contact Spoon Cereals via email at spoon@spooncereals. co.uk. Amidst this, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which oversees food safety across the UK, also stated: “The business has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.” Peanuts and cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, oats and barley) are among the 14 allergens that businesses must legally identify on product packaging. In the UK, roughly one in 50 children and approximately one in 200 adults suffer from a nut allergy. Nut allergies rank among the most serious and potentially fatal food allergies, capable of triggering symptoms including swelling, hives, breathing difficulties, or lightheadedness. Anyone who has consumed a product they believe may be affected by the recall and is experiencing such symptoms should seek urgent medical help. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that typically occurs very rapidly. It usually starts within minutes of being exposed to an allergen, such as food, like nuts, insect bites, or medicine. According to the NHS , the most common symptoms of anaphylaxis include: If anaphylaxis goes untreated, a full anaphylactic shock may kill you within just 15 minutes, so it’s crucial to act fast when you notice something’s wrong. In a previous Mirror article , Dr Gareth Nye, at the University of Salford, explained: “Once the allergen is removed from the area, the clear priority is to maintain a good airway and so avoiding overcrowding is key. Asking the patient to keep breathing as normally as possible and keep calm can also help. “Most people with severe allergies carry an ‘EpiPen’ which contains epinephrine, and if the patient is unable to find and use this, people around can do this. Obviously, calling an ambulance as early as possible is key.” Although administering an EpiPen to yourself or someone else can seem quite daunting, instructions are typically included on the side of the injector. According to the product’s online guidance , this usually involves grasping the EpiPen in your dominant hand and removing the blue safety cap by ‘pulling straight up’. At the other end of the EpiPen is an orange tip that should be pointed at the outer thigh at a distance of around 10cm. The tip should then be jabbed into the area at a right angle, held for three seconds before removing it. Despite the use of an EpiPen, an ambulance should always be called – even if symptoms seem to be improving. A second anaphylactic reaction – or biphasic reaction – can occur within 12 hours of the first, so it’s important to be monitored by medical professionals
