B&M recalls popular milkshake over 'health risk'
Amber Middleton
Content writerThe Food Standards Agency has issued a recall on a popular sweet treat that could be dangerous to some customers
B&M has recalled a popular milkshake kit from all its stores over a health risk.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have described the drink kit a ‘possible health risk' as it could be harmful for people with certain allergies and intolerances to consume the item. This is due to undeclared allergen information.
To avoid risk, customers are encouraged to return products to their local B&M store for a refund (with or without a receipt).
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Which products are affected?
B&M is recalling its Biscoff Shake Up Milkshake Set.
This is a kit that includes a mason jar and straw, vanilla milkshake mix, Biscoff spread, Biscoff biscuits and mini marshmallows: all the ingredients to make a Biscoff freakshake.
This is for all products with a best-before date of up to and including 22 January 2024.
Why is it being recalled?
The kit is being recalled as it contains sodium caseinate which is a product derived from milk.
While ‘sodium caseinate’ is listed as an ingredient on the label, milk wasn’t declared as an allergen. This is a possible risk for anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance.
The FSA explained: 'This product contains a milk protein making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.'
What should I do if I have the product?
The FSA has warned customers who have bought the product.
It said: 'If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it.'
If this affects you, you can return the product to B&M with or without a receipt for a full refund.
You can contact B&M for more information via email: Customerservices@bmstores.co.uk
Or on the phone: 0330 838 9000.
B&M is recalling all affected products and contacting allergy support organisations to spread awareness.
It said: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.'
Why do recalls happen?
The FSA explained that when there's a problem with a food item it can be 'withdrawn' (when it's taken off shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
This can happen if allergy labelling is missing, incorrect or has other food allergy risks.
When this happens, the FSA will issue an allergy alert.
Major allergen
Milk is one of the 14 major allergens which MUST be listed on a food label or via provided information (such as on restaurant menus) when used in food.
The NHS said milk allergies are the most common food allergy in infants and affect around one in 50 children.
It usually starts when babies are first given cow’s milk or milk products, although around 20% of little ones will outgrow it by the time they are a year old, and nearly all by the time they are three.
Further recalls
This sin't the only product that has been recalled recently. The Food Standards Agency has also issued an urgent recall for three popular kids' puddings. Ambrosia My Mini Custard Pots, Ambrosia My Mini 30% Less Sugar Custard Pots and Ambrosia My Mini Rice Pots have been recalled over fears they could contain pieces of plastic.
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