Dunnes Stores has issued an urgent recall of its Luxury Apple Pie (750g) sold in Northern Ireland after a packaging error led to a serious undeclared allergen risk. Certain packs labeled as “Apple Pie” were mistakenly filled with Luxury Pear and Almond Pie, which contains nuts (almonds)—not declared on the packaging.

This poses a serious health risk for individuals with a nut allergy, and the recall has been classified as a precautionary measure by the relevant food authorities.

Why It’s Being Recalled

The recall was triggered after it was discovered that some Apple Pie packages actually contain Pear and Almond Pie—a completely different product. Almonds are a major food allergen, and their absence from the label violates allergy safety regulations and puts allergic consumers at risk of severe reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Product Information

• Product Name: Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie
• Pack Size: 750g
• Best Before: 16 June 2025
• Risk Allergen: Nuts (almonds)
• Region Affected: Northern Ireland only

Consumer Advice

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a nut allergy are advised:

1. Do NOT consume the product under any circumstances
2. Return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund, even if partially consumed
3. Contact your healthcare provider if you’ve experienced any symptoms after eating the product

Retail Response

Dunnes Stores has taken the following actions:

1. Initiated a product recall
2. Notified all affected store locations
3. Displayed Point of Sale notices to alert customers in-store
4. Informed relevant allergy support organizations

These measures are intended to prevent further sales and raise awareness among consumers at risk.

About Allergy Alerts

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues Allergy Alerts when there’s a clear allergen risk due to missing or incorrect labeling. Products may be withdrawn from shelves or recalled from consumers depending on the severity.

Source:https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-aa-30-2025