The supermarket is recalling its Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because they contain walnuts which are not mentioned on the label.
As a result of the packaging error, which saw Coffee and Walnut Cupcakes packed instead, the product is a health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts.They added: “Waitrose and Partners are recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to walnuts , do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.A Waitrose spokesman added: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.