FSA advises anyone with a peanut allergy to avoid all foods containing mustard until further notice

The big picture: Mustard ingredients from an Indian producer are contaminated with peanuts, prompting a widespread alert across the UK food industry. This precautionary measure affects a wide range of products, including dips, sauces, and pre-packed sandwiches.

Why it matters: Peanut allergies can cause severe reactions in some individuals, making this contamination a significant health risk.

Key details:

• The contaminated ingredients have been traced to GT Agro Industries in India
• One UK company, FGS Ingredients Ltd, has been identified as supplying these ingredients
• The FSA is working with local authorities and businesses to identify affected products
• A full list of recalled products is available on the FSA website

What to watch: The FSA advises consumers with peanut allergies to:

• Check labels for mustard ingredients, which should be in bold as it's an allergen
• Look for "may contain" labels mentioning mustard
• Ask staff about mustard content when eating out or ordering takeaways

What they're saying: Rebecca Sudworth, FSA's Director of Food Policy, said: "Those with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming products containing mustard as an ingredient until we identify the individual products affected.

"Parents and carers of children who have a peanut allergy should take care to check the labels of food they buy and, if eating out, or getting a takeaway, ask the restaurant or cafe about foods that might contain mustard."

The bottom line: While the FSA works to identify all affected products, people with peanut allergies should avoid any food containing mustard ingredients until further notice.