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# FSA advises anyone with a peanut allergy to avoid all foods containing mustard until further notice
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/fsa-advises-anyone-with-a-peanut-allergy-to-avoid-all-foods-containing-mustard/
- Published: 2024-09-25T11:05:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:34:42.000Z
- Description: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is urging people with peanut allergies in Suffolk and throughout the country to avoid foods containing mustard due to potential contamination.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Food Warnings, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**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.

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