Santamaria controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Snack Food Poco Loco UK recalls own-label meal kits over undeclared almond
Recall announced
Snack Food Poco Loco UK announced recalls of Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco own-label meal kits because they contained undeclared almond. The products contained paprika from a batch found to be contaminated with almond protein.
Company response
Investigation — Santa Maria
High quality standards are set for all Santa Maria suppliers and a full investigation of the supply chain has been initiated to ensure procedures are put in place to prevent this from happening again.
Source excerpt
High quality standards are set for all Santa Maria suppliers and a full investigation of the supply chain has been initiated to ensure procedures are put in place to prevent this from happening again.
Supplier Snack Food Poco Loco UK – part of the Santa Maria flavourings business that has recalled 10 branded retail and foodservice products in the past week – today (19 February) announced it was recalling the following products because they contain undeclared almond:
As with the other products recalled by Santa Maria - which included an Aldi Fiesta brand fajita dinner kit withdrawn on 14 February – the products contain paprika from a batch found to be contaminated with almond protein.