Mustard allergy is rare but when present they can cause severe reactions.
Mustard allergy is most common in countries where the condiment / spice is used, UK, Canada, and India.
People with mustard allergies can be also allergic to rapeseed.
This list is a guidance, included in this list is possible allergen, please check labels.
You may be allergic to traces of amount of the allergen, below are a few statements companies use to make you aware that the allergen is used onsite or on the same machinery. If your food allergy is severe, please look for the following statements on food labelling to avoid anaphylaxis by cross contamination. Also, be aware that companies do not have to put this statement on their labels by law, if you have a reaction to a product avoid using that food product in the future. It might be worth to contact the company if you have had a reaction, and there is no allergen or Precautionary Allergen Labelling. Contacting the company, they can check their safety onsite, or they find an ingredient has been put in error into the food product and put a food recall in place.
If you are uncertain about a product, contact the company to clarify before using the food product.
- May contain.
- Produced in a factory.
- May contain X.
- Not suitable for someone with X allergy
Foods from abroad has been included in this list, this is for guidance for the traveller.
If you would like food recall alerts directly sent to your email, please use the contact page you will be added to the next food recall alert. Please check the GDPR page, to see how your details are stored.
| Foods |
| Breads |
| Canola oil |
| Crisps |
| Dehydrated soups |
| Emulsifiers |
| Field greens/arugula (comes from the mustard seed) |
| Instant soups |
| Mustard greens |
| Mustard seeds – white, yellow, and brown |
| Potato salad |
| Pre-packed foods |
| Pretzels |
| Processed meats and deli meats |
| Salads and steamed greens |
| Sausage |
| seasoned chicken |
| seasoned turkey |
| Seasonings and flavouring agents |
| Soup mixes |
| Soups, stock |
| Sweet Potato Fries (many have mustard flour for colouring) |
| Vegetables pickled |
| Water binding agents |
| Condiments |
| Barbecue |
| Béarnaises |
| Chutneys |
| Cumberland sauce |
| Curry sauce |
| Fish sauce and fish paste |
| Gravies |
| Honey mustard sauce |
| Ketchup, tomato sauces |
| Marinades |
| Mayonnaises |
| Mustard Powder |
| Pesto |
| Pickles and piccalilli |
| Prepared Mustard |
| Salad dressing |
| Sauces |
| Vinaigrettes |
This information is only given as guidance and not extensive. Information to be used at individual’s responsibility. Always read the label. Always seek medical advice.
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