Allergen Recall: Dr Oetker Decor Kit

Allergen Recall:
Dr Oetker Decor Kit supplied by IKEA

Dr Oetker is recalling its Decor Kit because it contains milk and wheat which are not clearly labelled.

Dr Oetker Decor Kit

Dr Oetker is recalling their Decor Kit which is exclusively supplied via IKEA stores.

They contain the allergens milk and wheat (gluten), which are not clearly labeled on the packaging.

Milk and Wheat

Milk and Wheat (gluten) are among the 14 allergens that have to clearly highlighted on food packaging by law.

To see how a milk or gluten allergy can affect a person, please click on the appropriate images below.

Milk Allergies

If you'd like to know more about how milk (dairy) allergies can affect a person, click here.

Gluten Allergies

If you'd like to know more about how gluten allergies can affect a person, click here.

The Exact product affected by the recall

Product	Pack Size	'Best before' end	Allergens
Dr Oetker Decor Kit	120g	November 2018	Milk, Wheat (gluten)

To read the Food Standards Agency's recall notice, click here. To see Ikea's recall notice, click here.

We could not find any information regarding this recall on Dr Oetker's own website, not even in the section especially for the Press & News organisations...

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Milk Allergy

Some people's the immune system overreacts to certain proteins in the milk, which results in an allergy to milk, dairy and other milk-derivatives.
Their allergic response tends to happen very rapidly - although the exact time can depend on what other foods were consumed at the same time and how long their digestion takes.
A milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis in about 1-2 % of cases.

Gluten

The English word gluten comes from the Latin word gluten, and means glue. Gluten is the substance that gives elasticity to dough, helping it to rise and maintain its shape. Gluten is found in wheat (and wheat products), rye, barley and couscous. Oats contain a protein that is similar to gluten.

Gluten Allergy

An immediate allergy is caused by the body producing IgE antibodies to the gluten proteins found those grains. It is more common in children, though adults can have it as well. Symptoms can occur within minutes or up to 2 hours after eating the gluten containing product and include rhinitis, asthma, hives (urticaria), swelling (angio-oedema) or anaphylaxis. Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and a flare up of eczema can also occur.

Anaphylaxis

Some people can have a serious immediate allergic reaction if they exercise after eating a gluten containing product. These allergic reactions can be severe, and lead to anaphylaxis, a life threatening condition.

Delayed Reaction

A delayed reaction to gluten does not involve those IgE antibodies and can occur between several hours and several days to take effect. Symptoms include diarrhoea or worsening of excema.