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Snacks & Confectionery — UK FSA Recall & Allergen Risk
Gera Recall Watch Index (48.9/100) for Snacks & Confectionery, based on 25 real FSA Food Alerts in the past 24 months (as of June 2026).
What is the FSA recall and allergen risk for Snacks & Confectionery in the UK?
In the 24 months to June 2026, the FSA issued 25 food alerts for Snacks & Confectionery products in the UK, including 13 Allergy Alerts. The Gera Recall Watch Index for Snacks & Confectionery is 48.9/100 (Moderate risk), ranking it 7 of 13 food categories. 7 distinct allergens are implicated; the most frequent is Nuts. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Top allergens in Snacks & Confectionery alerts
| # | Allergen | Alert count | % of category alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuts | 11 | 44% |
| 2 | Other/Unknown | 10 | 40% |
| 3 | Peanuts | 7 | 28% |
| 4 | Gluten | 5 | 20% |
| 5 | Milk | 2 | 8% |
Sample recent FSA alerts for Snacks & Confectionery
| Reference | Alert title | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSA-AA-30-2026 | Buttermilk Confections is recalling Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar because of undeclared milk | 2026-06-11 | AA |
| FSA-AA-28-2026 | Gü recalls Gü Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert because of undeclared hazelnuts (nuts) and soya | 2026-05-28 | AA |
| FSA-AA-21-2026 | Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd is recalling Millennium Peanuts Caramel Milk Chocolate because allergens are not declared in English on the label | 2026-04-17 | AA |
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Snacks & Confectionery
25 FSA alerts in the past 24 months, of which 13 are Allergy Alerts (AA). 7 distinct allergens implicated; highest-frequency: Nuts.
| Category | GRWI | Alerts | Risk band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy & Cheese | 100.0 | 82 | High |
| Other Food Products | 86.8 | 58 | High |
| Sauces & Condiments | 67.4 | 40 | Elevated |
| Meat & Poultry | 63.3 | 34 | Elevated |
| Drinks & Beverages | 50.8 | 6 | Elevated |
| Ready Meals | 50.3 | 27 | Elevated |
| Snacks & Confectionery | 48.9 | 25 | Moderate |
| Fish & Seafood | 46.3 | 26 | Moderate |
| Pasta & Grains | 42.5 | 4 | Moderate |
| Bakery & Bread | 39.9 | 6 | Moderate |
| Fruit & Vegetables | 30.7 | 10 | Moderate |
| Supplements & Health Foods | 3.9 | 1 | Lower |
| Sandwiches & Wraps | 0.0 | 1 | Lower |
GRWI 0–100: higher = higher FSA recall/allergen alert frequency. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0. Rolling 24-month window.
Snacks & Confectionery recall and allergen risk — frequently asked questions
How many FSA food alerts have been issued for Snacks & Confectionery products?
The FSA issued 25 food alerts for Snacks & Confectionery in the 24 months to June 2026: 13 Allergy Alerts (AA) and 10 Product Recalls (PRIN). This gives a GRWI of 48.9/100, ranked 7 of 13 food categories. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
Which allergens are most commonly implicated in Snacks & Confectionery recalls?
In Snacks & Confectionery FSA alerts over 24 months, the most frequently implicated allergens are: Nuts (11 alerts), Other/Unknown (10 alerts), Peanuts (7 alerts). 7 distinct named allergens appear across the 25 alerts. Source: FSA Food Alerts API, OGL v3.0.
What does a high GRWI mean for consumers?
A high Gera Recall Watch Index indicates that a food category has seen relatively frequent FSA food alerts — especially Allergy Alerts (undeclared allergens) — over the past 24 months. It does not mean the category is inherently unsafe; it means consumers with food allergies should be especially vigilant when purchasing Snacks & Confectionery products and should check the FSA recalls page before buying.
Is Snacks & Confectionery GRWI 48.9 high or low compared to other categories?
Snacks & Confectionery's GRWI of 48.9/100 ranks 7 out of 13 categories — moderate risk. The highest-risk category is Dairy & Cheese (GRWI 100.0); the lowest is Sandwiches & Wraps (GRWI 0.0). Source: FSA Food Alerts API, rolling 24-month window to June 2026, OGL v3.0.
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- Dairy & CheeseGRWI 100.0
- Other Food ProductsGRWI 86.8
- Sauces & CondimentsGRWI 67.4
- Meat & PoultryGRWI 63.3
- Drinks & BeveragesGRWI 50.8
- Ready MealsGRWI 50.3
- Snacks & ConfectioneryGRWI 48.9
- Fish & SeafoodGRWI 46.3
- Pasta & GrainsGRWI 42.5
- Bakery & BreadGRWI 39.9
- Fruit & VegetablesGRWI 30.7
- Supplements & Health FoodsGRWI 3.9
- Sandwiches & WrapsGRWI 0.0
Methodology
GRWI = min–max normalised composite of FSA alert count × 0.5 + allergen-alert fraction × 20 + allergen diversity × 2 + trend factor × 3. Rolling 24-month window (320 total alerts). Data: FSA Food Alerts API (OGL v3.0). Full methodology →
Source: FSA Food Alerts open REST API (Food Standards Agency). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-20. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.