Italian food brand Seggiano has announced a recall of two of its nougat confectionery products after allergens were found to be missing from packaging labels. The recall affects specific batches of the brand’s Chocolate Covered Torrone and Pistachio and Chocolate Covered Torrone, both sold in 125g formats, and has been prompted by the omission of soya lecithin and milk from ingredient information.
The alert, which has been coordinated with the UK’s Food Standards Agency, poses a direct risk to consumers who have allergies or intolerances to either of the undeclared substances. Shoppers are being advised to check their purchases against the affected batch codes and, if matched, to refrain from consuming the product and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
What the Recall Covers and Why It Matters
The FSA issued a clear warning about the potential consequences of consuming the affected products. According to the agency’s official risk statement, “these products contain milk and soy lecithin making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents or an allergy to soya.” For individuals with serious allergic conditions, consuming either ingredient without prior knowledge could trigger reactions ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Three distinct batch codes are implicated across the two products. The Chocolate Covered Torrone 125g is affected by batch code 250925, with a best before date of September 25, 2026. The Pistachio and Chocolate Covered Torrone 125g is subject to two separate batches: code 011225 (best before December 1, 2026) and code 260925 (best before September 26, 2026). Consumers are strongly encouraged to check packaging carefully before consuming any Seggiano torrone products currently in their possession.
Company Response and Steps Being Taken
Seggiano has moved swiftly to address the labeling failures, issuing point-of-sale notices to retailers and contacting allergy support organizations as directed by the FSA. According to the brand’s own statements, soya lecithin was not declared on the packaging for one batch of the Chocolate Covered Torrone, while two batches of the pistachio variant failed to list both soya lecithin and milk, a more significant oversight given the dual omission.
The company has provided direct contact details for concerned customers. Those seeking further assistance or clarification can reach Seggiano by phone on 020 7272 5588 or by email at [email protected]. Full refunds are available for returned products at the original point of purchase, with no further action required beyond presenting the item.
Food allergen recalls of this kind, while relatively uncommon, serve as an important reminder of the critical role accurate labeling plays in consumer safety. For shoppers managing allergies or intolerances to milk or soya, a missing ingredient declaration is not a minor administrative error, it can carry serious health consequences. Seggiano’s recall underscores the ongoing need for rigorous quality control in food production and packaging verification.
