Supermarket Valentine’s meal recalled over allergy risk

Co-op has recalled one of the sides in its Valentine’s Day meal deal due to allergy concerns.

The supermarket is pulling Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips from the shelves because they have been incorrectly packed with Dauphinoise potatoes, which contain milk.

Milk is not mentioned on the label, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a dairy allergy or an intolerance to milk.

The affected batch of chips is sold in 360g packs and has the use-by date 14 February 2026.

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Co-op has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell its members about the recall.

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The supermarket has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers, informing them of the details of the recall.

A “do not eat” warning has been issued to anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance who has bought the affected product.

Instead, affected customers are being told to return the packs labelled as “chips” to their local store for a full refund.

The Co-op has apologised “for any inconvenience caused” in its recall notice.

A milk allergy is one of the most common allergies in the world and it can be life-threatening.

Symptoms of a milk allergy can be triggered within minutes of contact with cow’s milk, but can also occur up to one hour later. While most allergic reactions are mild, they can also be moderate or severe and cause anaphylaxis, which is the most severe form of allergic reaction and causes the throat to swell, according to Allergy UK.

Swelling of the tongue and throat, difficulty breathing and dizziness are all warning signs of anaphylaxis.

Mild allergy symptoms include an itchy mouth, facial swelling, itchy rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, runny nose and sneezing.

If shoppers purchased the chips online, they can receive a full refund by calling 0330 041 7737. For further information, contact Co-op customer service on 0800 0686 727.