The Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) issued a warning to people allergic to eggs due to the possible existence of this allergen not mentioned on the labeling of frozen dumplings from Vietnam.
As indicated by AESAN, the alert has originated from a notification from the German health authorities through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), and the affected product is “MINI MANDU PRAWN DUMPLINGS” from the Bibigo brand. . And the presence of eggs has been found, when it was not indicated on its labeling.
According to the information provided by the company, the affected products are presented in plastic bags with the following lot numbers and best-before dates:
These frozen dumplings have been distributed in various parts of the national territory, so AESAN urges people allergic to eggs to check if they have these products in their homes and, if so, to refrain from consuming them.
To guarantee the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels, and responding to the commitment of the competent authorities to guarantee the food safety of the population, the AESAN has already transferred this information through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI). ).
For those who do not have an egg allergy, the consumption of this product does not pose any risk to them. However, as a precautionary measure, those who may have these dumplings in their homes and are allergic to eggs are recommended to refrain from consuming them.
However, consumers who are concerned about this alert are recommended to contact the company responsible for the product for more information on how to proceed if they have purchased these products.
