A food safety alert has been issued after East Midlands Foods Limited initiated a product recall for Oslo Arrivo Pistachio Cream Dubai Cake.

The company has withdrawn the 40-gram packages across all date codes because allergen information appears only in foreign languages rather than English.

The labelling oversight creates significant health hazards for consumers who cannot identify critical allergen warnings.

The Food Standards Agency has assigned reference number FSA-AA-47-2025 to this recall notice.

The chocolate snack contains several allergens

The confectionery item contains multiple allergens that could trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

Without proper English labelling, affected consumers cannot make informed decisions about product safety.

The affected product poses dangers to individuals with various dietary restrictions and allergies.

Those allergic to eggs face potential health complications, as do people with gluten sensitivities or coeliac disease.

The cake also threatens consumers who cannot tolerate milk products or have allergies to tree nuts, specifically almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios.

Additional risks exist for those with peanut allergies, soya sensitivities, or adverse reactions to sulphites.

The product's ingredient list includes confirmed presence of eggs, wheat-based gluten, milk, pistachios and soya.

Manufacturing processes may have introduced cross-contamination with almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and sulphite compounds, creating further hazards for vulnerable consumers.

East Midlands Foods Limited has implemented several measures to address the safety concern.

The company has begun removing the affected products from retail locations and has notified allergy support groups to inform their members about the potential risks.

Retail outlets have received point-of-sale notifications explaining the recall circumstances and providing guidance for customer interactions.

These notices detail the reasons behind the product withdrawal and outline the necessary steps for purchasers.

Consumers who purchased the Dubai cake and have sensitivities to any listed allergens should bring the item back to their place of purchase. The company has committed to providing complete reimbursement for all returned products.

The affected product is being removed from retail locations

What are the health risks?

Common food allergens such as eggs, milk, nuts, peanuts, soya and sulphites can trigger diverse reactions in affected individuals. Symptoms span a wide spectrum, from minor skin conditions like hives to severe respiratory difficulties.

In extreme cases, exposure can lead to anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal response requiring immediate medical intervention.

Understanding these reactions requires recognising key differences in underlying mechanisms. Food allergies involve immune system responses, while intolerances stem from digestive difficulties. Coeliac disease, specifically triggered by gluten, represents a distinct autoimmune condition.

Despite these fundamental differences, patients may experience overlapping symptoms, including gastrointestinal distress, making an accurate diagnosis essential for proper treatment.