Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts Recalled In Northern Ireland

Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts have been recalled in Northern Ireland because the package’s ingredients have not been written in English, posing a risk to people with food allergies.

All batches of Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts may be unsafe for people who are allergic to or have an intolerance to eggs, gluten, milk, soy or tree nuts, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Two-packs of Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts have been recalled because the ingredients have been labelled with Dutch wording, according to the recall notice. The recall covers all batches weighing 148 grams with any best-by date code.

The recalled Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts contain gluten, eggs, soybeans and milk, which are allergens for many people; but if they cannot read the box’s ingredients, they may not be aware of the dangers.

What’s more, there may be accidental contamination of tree nuts (hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds) making the Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts unsafe for people with those allergies.

These types potential allergens are usually listed, but the Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts label may confuse some people who cannot read Dutch.

North South Retail, the company involved in the Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts recall, has been urged to contact allergy support firms that will share the information with consumers, according to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

There has also been a point-of-sale recall notice presented to customers.

The point-of-sale notice explains the severity of the recall and informs customers about what to do if they have purchased the Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts.

Consumers who have purchased the product and are allergic or have an intolerance to eggs, milk, nuts, soy, gluten or wheat can return the Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts to where they bought them and receive a full refund. 

Recalls happen often, and when there is a food allergy risk, recalls are issued and the products are taken off store shelves to prevent people from risking their health. Sometimes food allergen listings are incorrect or missing from the package entirely.

The FSA issues Allergy Alerts when a food product presents a risk.

Common Food Allergies and Symptoms

When people are afflicted with food allergies, their immune systems trigger extreme reactions when they consume certain allergens, according to the National Health Service (NHS). The immune system treats allergens as a threat to the body, bringing out intense symptoms. Most allergic reactions are mild, but some can be life-threatening.

Common symptoms of food allergies can include:

• Itchiness in the ears, mouth or throat
• Hives
• Facial swelling: swelling of the eyes, lips or tongue
• Vomiting
• Anaphylaxis, which causes airway constriction, trouble breathing and dizziness

The most common food allergies are:

• Eggs
• Fish
• Milk
• Peanuts
• Shellfish
• Some fruits and vegetables
• Tree nuts

When it comes to treating food allergies, the best way is to pinpoint the allergen that initiates a reaction and to avoid triggers altogether.

Mild or moderate reactions to allergens can be treated with antihistamines, according to the NHS.

Typically, children under the age of 3 are subject to food allergies and can grow out of them. However, some allergies last into adulthood and become lifelong threats. 

There has been a dramatic increase in food allergies in the last two decades, with reasons unknown, according to the NHS. However, death from anaphylaxis is now rare thanks to quick-acting treatments. 

Some people have food intolerances, but not food allergies.

Intolerances are not the same, but they can produce undesirable side effects.

Bloating, diarrhoea and stomach cramps can happen to people with intolerances when they consume certain foods, but they do not develop allergic reactions, according to the NHS.

People with food intolerances generally experience symptoms many hours after consuming a trigger food, and while symptoms are uncomfortable, they are not deadly.

Did you purchase the Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donuts? Are you worried about having an allergic reaction? Let us know in the comments.

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