Asda, the UK unit of Wal-Mart, has withdrawn some of its Pick ‘n’ Mix Mexican Rice because the product packaging has been packed with Mexican Paella.

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The Paella contains a number of undeclared allergens, including milk, shellfish, fish and wheat gluten.


Asda Pick ‘n’ Mix Mexican Rice, in 210g packges with a use by date of 20 June 2009, has been recalled as a result.

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