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CERTAIN BATCHES OF The Happy Pear’s basil pesto is being recalled because they were found to contain ‘undeclared egg’.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland ruled that having egg in the pesto without including it on the list of ingredients on the label could be unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of egg.
The Happy Pear, a vegan and vegetarian retailer and restaurant, is recalling the affected batches of its ‘Lovely Basil Pesto’.
“We can confirm that a voluntary recall of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto has been initiated because a very small number of tubs have been incorrectly labelled.
The product has been withdrawn from sale because it contains a trace amount of egg and may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. The product is perfectly safe for all other consumers.
The Happy Pear are asking customers who have bought this product – and have an allergy or intolerance to egg – not to eat it, and to return it to the store from where it was purchased.
If you have bought this brand of pesto, the products with the batch codes 7030, 7033, 7037, 7039 and 7044 contain the ‘undeclared egg’ and shouldn’t be eaten if you have an egg allergy or intolerance.
The Happy Pear say that none of their other products or basil pesto date codes are affected.
“We are treating this matter very seriously and conducting a thorough investigation,” said a spokesperson for the Happy Pear.
“We are very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and will ensure this doesn’t happen again. If any customer would like any further information please contact The Happy Pear.”
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Let’s hope the nine people affected read this in time.
Correct food labelling is important
@4.99 I don’t have to worry about this because their products are a crazy price!!!
Why on earth would anyone want to include egg in their pesto recipe?
Possibly lysozyme used in manufacture of the cheese used in the recipe.
Couldn’t care less about those who are vegan out of choice but for those who eat certain foods due to allergies it may be more serious……..
I’d be more concerned about the filth of greystones store.
Been there numerous times, Never noticed any filth and the food is always spot on?
@Ciarán: except the pesto of course
Hipsters will want to march in annoyance but it’ll be canceled when it’s not trend to protest
@Darren Doyle: Never cancelled.
Not the first time they had something recalled?
Egg on Pear faces LOL
What a clucking mess
Its am eggcellent Pesto!
Checkout, Cabots of Westport for similar product and far superior IMO and available in most Supervalu stores.
Checkout Cabots of Westport pesto products, far superior IMO and in most Supervalu stores
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Nah, I’d a cup earlier. Thanks tho.
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