29 March 2021

Merchant Gourmet is recalling its Red and White Quinoa because it contains barley (gluten) and wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease and or an allergy or intolerance to wheat, barley or gluten.

Product details
Merchant Gourmet Red and White Quinoa

Pack size: 250g
Batch code: L3 2012L00156
Best before: end of December 2022

Allergens
Gluten (barley, wheat)

Risk statement
Allergen(s): Barley (gluten), Wheat (gluten)

This product contains Barley (gluten) and Wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease and or an allergy or intolerance to barley, wheat or gluten.

Action taken by the company
Merchant Gourmet is 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. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Merchant Gourmet Red and White Quinoa

More information about this recall can be found on the company website www.merchant-gourmet.com.

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to barley, wheat or gluten do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.