Ready meal recall: Do not eat warning over Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma posing “possible health risk”

A ‘do not eat’ warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for a ready meal which poses a “possible health risk”. The vegetable curry is being recalled because of undeclared nuts.

Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma made by Swarna Spice Ltd contains almond, cashew and pistachio which are not mentioned on the label. The product details of the affected 350g packs have the batch code 49081225 and a use by date of September 8, 2026.

Due to the product containing undeclared nuts, it makes it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts. Swarna Spice Ltd is advising customers to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, who will offer members information about the recall.

The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice which explains to customers the reason for the recall and how to return the product. The FSA is advising customers who have bought the korma and have an allergy to any of the allergens mentioned, “do not eat it”, instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

What is an Allergy Alert?

Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. In these cases it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.