Domino’s withdraws popular item from sale over allergy fears as customer complains of ‘itchy mouth’

Domino’s has withdrawn some of its popular products from sale over allergy fears, as a customer complained of an ‘itchy mouth’.

Two dips have been removed from sale after some batches were found to contain traces of peanut over the weekend.

The pizza takeaway chain has advised customers with allergies to dispose of the items, as it issued a warning about its Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dips.

A customer wrote online that they had developed an ‘itchy mouth’ after consuming one of the dips, Sky News reported.

An email from the group to customers advised that both 100g pots and the smaller 25g pots that come with pizzas were potentially contaminated.

Domino’s has withdrawn two popular products 

The pizza takeaway chain said it had discovered traces of peanuts in its garlic and herb dip and honey and mustard dip

The notice read: ‘At Domino’s Pizza, the quality of our products and the safety of our customers is the highest priority, particularly when it comes to allergens.

‘We have become aware that some of our Garlic and Herb dip and Honey and Mustard dip may contain traces of peanut.

‘If you do have a peanut allergy, please dispose of the dips and do not consume them. If you do not have a peanut allergy, no further action is required.

‘We are sorry for any concern and inconvenience this issue may cause.’ 

A spokesperson for Domino’s said: ‘At the weekend, we discovered that some batches of Domino’s Pizza Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dips contained traces of peanut which could pose a risk for people with peanut allergies. 

‘We have withdrawn all these dips from sale, and ask any customers who have people in their household with peanut allergies not to consume and instead dispose of any of these dips that they have at home.

‘Domino’s takes food safety very seriously and we are working urgently with our supplier to understand how this happened and ensure it doesn’t happen again. 

‘There will be disruption to the supply of dips in the coming days while we wait for new supplies to arrive and appreciate customers’ understanding during this time.’

Allergens in fast food have come under the spotlight following several high profile incidents.

Schoolgirl Hannah Jacobs, 13, died hours after taking a sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate last year. 

An inquest into her death found staff at the coffee shop chain had failed to follow allergy safety procedures.