Purepower Nutrition has urgently recalled two fitness meals sold at retailers, including Tesco in Northern Ireland
Two nutrition-focused food items have been urgently recalled amid ‘possible health risk’ concerns for certain groups of people. Both products, stocked at retailers including Tesco, can now be returned to shops where customers can receive a full refund.
The product alert specifically concerns all batches of Purepower Nutrition’s Chicken & Chorizo Paella (400g) and Chicken Chow Mein (400g) in Northern Ireland. The Chicken & Chorizo Paella has been mispacked with Chicken Chow Mein, so all items are being recalled as a precaution.
A message published on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website reads: “PUREPOWER Nutrition is recalling Chicken & Chorizo Paella because it has been mispacked with Chicken Chow Mein and contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label, and is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The business is also recalling Chicken Chow Mein as a precaution as it has been mispacked with Chicken & Chorizo Paella.”
Purepower Nutrition offers an extensive selection of sports and nutrition products designed with health, fitness, and weight loss in mind. Its Chicken Chow Mein dish is specifically described as ‘perfect for gym nights’, boasting a ‘takeaway taste without the takeaway crash’.
The FSA has confirmed that all 400g packs of Chicken & Chorizo Paella and Chicken Chow Mein with use-by dates up to January 17 and January 15, 2026, respectively, are being recalled across Northern Ireland. Point-of-sale notices have been distributed by Purepower Nutrition, outlining the reasons behind the product recall.
The FSA continues: “These products have been mispacked. The Chicken & Chorizo Paella product has been mispacked with Chicken Chow Mein which contains milk, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
“PUREPOWER Nutrition is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.”
Likewise, a notice from Purepower Nutrition adds: “If you have purchased the affected product, please do not eat it. Instead, return it to store of purchase for a full refund. No other PUREPOWER products are affected by this recall.
“If you have a concern, please email quality@purepowernutrition.com.” Tesco has also been approached for further comment.
Allergy alerts
Occasionally, a food product may present an issue that requires the issuing of an allergy alert. This typically indicates the product shouldn’t be available for purchase as it could represent a possible health hazard to specific individuals.
The FSA explains: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
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