16 January 2020

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs because they contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

Product details

Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs
Pack size: 270g
Use by: All dates from 15 December 2019 up to and including 21 January 2020
Allergens: Gluten (wheat)

Risk statement

Allergen(s): Wheat (gluten)

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

Action taken by the company

Waitrose 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. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. 

Our advice to consumers

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