Two food products with a focus on nutrition have been promptly recalled due to concerns about potential health risks for specific groups of individuals. These items, available at various retailers including Tesco, can be returned to the stores for a full refund.
The recall pertains to all batches of Purepower Nutrition’s Chicken & Chorizo Paella (400g) and Chicken Chow Mein (400g) in Northern Ireland. The Chicken & Chorizo Paella has been incorrectly packaged with Chicken Chow Mein, prompting the recall as a precautionary measure.
According to a notification on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website, Purepower Nutrition is recalling Chicken & Chorizo Paella as it was mispacked with Chicken Chow Mein, which contains milk not listed on the label. This poses a possible health risk to individuals allergic or intolerant to milk. Additionally, Chicken Chow Mein is being recalled preventatively due to mispackaging with Chicken & Chorizo Paella.
Purepower Nutrition specializes in a variety of sports and nutrition products catering to health, fitness, and weight loss goals. Their Chicken Chow Mein is marketed as ideal for gym nights, offering a takeaway flavor without the subsequent crash.
The FSA has confirmed the recall of all 400g packs of Chicken & Chorizo Paella and Chicken Chow Mein with use-by dates up to January 17 and January 15, 2026, respectively, in Northern Ireland. Point-of-sale notices have been circulated by Purepower Nutrition to explain the reasons behind the recall.
In addition, Purepower Nutrition advises customers not to consume the affected product and to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. The company assures that no other Purepower products are impacted by this recall and provides an email address for further inquiries.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has also issued a similar recall concerning Purepower Nutrition’s Chicken Chow Mein and Chicken & Chorizo Paella, affecting 400g packs of Chicken Chow Mein with a use-by date of January 15, 2026.
Although Tesco stocks the Purepower range throughout the British Isles, only specific batches sold in its Republic of Ireland stores are affected by the recall. Therefore, shoppers in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland who bought Purepower products from Tesco are not impacted. However, consumers in Northern Ireland who purchased Purepower Nutrition products from other retailers may still be affected.
In cases where a food product poses a risk, an allergy alert is issued prompting withdrawal or recall to prevent potential health hazards for certain individuals. The FSA emphasizes the importance of accurate allergy labeling to mitigate any risks to consumers.
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