Seasoning Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

March 29, 2025 New Zealand

Daily Foods Co. Limited has issued a recall for specific batches of Pickled Chilli Hot & Sour Seasoning (120g) and Spicy Perilla Leaf Seasoning (120g) due to the presence of undeclared allergens—gluten and wheat. The recall is a precautionary measure to protect individuals with gluten or wheat allergies and intolerances from potential adverse health effects.

Reason for the Recall

The affected products contain undeclared gluten and wheat, which may pose a serious health risk to individuals with gluten intolerance, wheat allergies, or celiac disease. Consuming these products could trigger:

  • Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itching, or swelling

  • Digestive issues, including nausea, bloating, or diarrhea

  • Severe reactions in individuals with celiac disease, such as damage to the intestinal lining

  • Anaphylaxis in highly sensitive individuals

Affected Products

Product Name Package Size Production Date
Pickled Chilli Hot & Sour Seasoning 120g foil sachet 21 October 2024
Spicy Perilla Leaf Seasoning 120g foil sachet 6 December 2024

Product Distribution and Retail Locations

The affected Pickled Chilli Hot & Sour Seasoning and Spicy Perilla Leaf Seasoning were imported from China and sold in various ethnic grocery stores across New Zealand.

Retail Stores Selling the Recalled Products

The recalled products were available at the following supermarkets and retailers:

Auckland

  • Dahua Supermarket Albany – Shop 4/100 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany

  • Dahua Supermarket Central – 83 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

  • Dahua Supermarket Pakuranga – 312 Ti Rakau Drive, East Tāmaki

  • Foodie Supermarket – 33/47 Northside Drive, Westgate

  • Fresh Find Foodmarket – 6/25 Corban Avenue, Albany

  • Fresh Save Pukekohe – 245 Manukau Road, Pukekohe

  • Fresh Valley – 267d Onehunga Mall, Onehunga

  • Furein Supermarket – Basement, Unit 1A/239 Queen Street, CBD

  • Golden Apple Supermarket Glenfield – 231 Archers Road, Wairau Valley

  • Golden Apple Supermarket Henderson – 193 Universal Drive, Henderson

  • Lianhua Supermarket Browns Bay – 27 Bute Road, Browns Bay

  • Lianhua Supermarket CBD – 79 Wakefield Street, Auckland Central

  • Lim Chhour Supermarket Chinatown – 262 Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood

  • Smart Supermarket Botany – 451 Ti Rakau Drive, Huntington Park

  • Taiping Supermarket Newmarket – S345 Level/3, 277 Broadway, Newmarket, Westfield

  • Yi Cart Supermarket – 911 Dominion Road, Mount Roskill

Rotorua

  • Newland Supermarket – 1219 Fenton Street

Wellington

  • Oriental Pantry – 123 Willis Street, Te Aro

  • Yan’s Supermarket Lower Hutt – 23 Brunswick Street, Hutt Central

  • Yan’s Supermarket Wellington – 28 Hopper Street, Mount Cook

Hamilton

  • Wellmart Asian Supermarket – 25-27 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central

These products were not re-exported and were exclusively distributed within New Zealand.

Consumer Advice

Consumers who have a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance are strongly advised not to consume these products. If you have already consumed them and experience any allergic reactions or health concerns, seek medical attention immediately.

If you do not have a gluten or wheat allergy or intolerance, this recall does not affect you, and the product remains safe for consumption.

Refund and Return Information

Customers who purchased the affected products can return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. A point-of-sale notice will be displayed at affected retailers for one month to inform customers of the recall.

Who to Contact for More Information

For further inquiries regarding this recall, consumers can contact Daily Foods Co. Limited through the following:

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