The Food Standards Agency and Home Bargains have issued an urgent recall for Lay’s Sour Cream & Dill crisps (125g) sold through Home Bargains stores after the products were found to contain milk and wheat which are not declared on the packaging. Consumers with an allergy or intolerance to either ingredient have been told not to eat the crisps.
What has been recalled
ASR Solutions Ltd has notified retailers and regulators that the affected packet of crisps poses a possible health risk to anyone with a milk or wheat allergy, or to people with coeliac disease. Home Bargains has placed a point-of-sale notice in stores and published guidance online for customers who may have bought the product.
"If you have bought Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps as detailed above and you have an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to milk or wheat, do not consume it," Home Bargains said.
How to identify the affected product
Customers should check their cupboards for the following:
- Product: Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps
- Size: 125g
- Best before: All dates up to and including 31 October 2026
- Sold through: Home Bargains stores
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lay's |
| Flavour | Sour Cream & Dill |
| Pack size | 125g |
| Issue | Milk and wheat not declared on label |
| Best before | Up to and including 31 Oct 2026 |
What customers should do
Anyone who bought the product and has an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to milk or wheat should not eat it. The retailer has asked affected customers to return the crisps to their local Home Bargains store for a full refund. For further assistance, Home Bargains provided a customer support email address.
- Do not eat the product if you have an allergy or coeliac disease.
- Return the item to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
- Contact Home Bargains customer support for queries or more information.
The Food Standards Agency has also highlighted the recall on its website and repeated the warning that the crisps should not be consumed by those affected. Such notices are standard practice where allergens are present but not declared on packaging, because reactions can be severe and sometimes life-threatening.
Wider context and previous alerts
Undeclared allergen recalls occur regularly and are taken seriously by regulators and retailers. In a separate recall last month, a bagged orzo product labelled as "Orzo White Rice" was removed from sale after it was found to contain wheat despite packaging implying it was rice, posing a risk to people with wheat allergies or coeliac disease.
Food businesses are required by law to declare the 14 major allergens, including milk and wheat, on packaging or by clear labelling at point of sale. When such labelling fails, the combination of widespread distribution and the potential for severe allergic reactions means rapid action is necessary to protect consumers.
Symptoms and when to seek help
Allergic reactions vary in severity. Mild symptoms may include itching, hives, stomach pain or vomiting. More serious reactions can involve difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or anaphylaxis, which is a medical emergency. Anyone experiencing signs of a severe reaction should call emergency services immediately.
People with diagnosed food allergies or coeliac disease should always check labels and be cautious with recalled products. If there is uncertainty about exposure or symptoms develop after eating the product, contact your GP or local emergency services for advice.
Home Bargains has apologised for any inconvenience caused as it works with the supplier and authorities to manage the recall.
