Tesco has recalled one of their salad products over fears it could trigger potentially deadly allergic reactions.

The affected product is their Celery, Fruit and Nut Salad with the pack size 300g and use by date December 2, 2025.

It is being recalled because it was found to contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label.

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA): 'This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.'

Customers with an allergy to mustard are advised to not eat it and to return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.

In a statement, the supermarket said: 'We are recalling a specific date code of Tesco Celery and Nut Salad 300g, due to the presence of mustard in the mayonnaise element of the product.

'Mustard was not mentioned on the product label, which may pose a health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to mustard. 

'No other Tesco products are affected by this recall. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.'

The FSA, which published the alert, issues recalls if there is a risk to consumers because the required allergy label is missing or incorrect, or if there is any other food allergy risk, meaning that a food product should not be sold.

There will be point of sale notices in all retail stores selling the products, informing them why the product is being recalled and what to do if they have purchased it.

For more information customers are advised to visit the supermarket’s contact page on its website here.

If someone with an allergy to mustard consumes it, they can suffer a range of symptoms from mild to severe.

In mild to moderate cases it can cause a hives, swelling of the fae, lips or eyes, tingling or itching of the mouth, mild throat tightness, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhoea.

But in severe cases, it can trigger a serious reaction known as anaphylaxis which can be life-threatening.

The charity Anaphylaxis UK says the warning signs for this serious reaction are referred to as the ABC symptoms which stands for airway, breathing and circulation.

It says airway difficulties can present as swelling in the throat, tongue or upper airways, a hoarse voice and difficulty swallowing.

Meanwhile, the second warning can present as a sudden onset of wheezing, breathing difficulty, noisy breathing and a persistent cough.

And circulation problems can manifest as dizziness, feeling faint, sudden sleepiness, confusion, pale clammy skin, loss of consciousness or collapse.

While the exact number of people with a mustard allergy in the UK is unknown it is one of the 14 major allergens.

‘It must be mentioned either on a label or through information provided, such as a menu, when it is used as an ingredient in any food,’ says the charity Allergy UK.

Latest Government figures suggest around 2.4 million adults are living with a food allergy in the UK, with hospital admissions for severe reactions more than tripling within the last 20 years.

It is estimated that ten Britons die from an allergic reaction to food each year, with 5,000 people hospitalised for severe reactions.

This sadly included 13-year-old Hannah Jacobs, from Barking in East London who died in 2023 after taking a single sip of a hot chocolate from Costa Coffee.

The drink had mistakenly been made with cow’s milk rather than the soya milk that her mother had ordered.

The inquest last year found Hannah, who had severe allergies to diary, egg, fish and wheat, died following a ‘failure to follow the processes’ and a ‘failure of communication’ between staff and Hannah’s mother.