Supermarket giant Coles is recalling its Coles brand Simply GlutenFree Nut Free Cereal (325g, Best Before 24/2/15) at all of its Coles and BI-LO stores throughout Australia due to an undeclared allergen.
The product has been identified as containing tree nuts (almonds) and Coles has said that people with either an intolerance or allergy to tree nuts should not use the product and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Coles is said to be working with the manufacturer to understand how the undeclared allergen got into the product in the first place, and are said to be taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
The cereal recall makes the second time in a week that Coles have issued a recall for undeclared tree nuts. Coles issued a recall for a Coles brand Easter Egg product which is manufactured by Heritage Chocolates last week after a child experienced a mild allergic reaction due to the presence of tree nuts.