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IKEA has recalled bags of nuts and raisins - because they may contain nuts.

The seemingly bizarre recall notice was posted on IKEA’s website after bags of its ‘Russin & Mandel’ raisin and almond mix were found to contain nuts not declared on the packaging.

A warning on the site says that bags of the product could contain nuts such as cashew nuts, walnuts and hazelnuts which could cause someone allergic to nuts to have a reaction.

One confused customer said on Twitter: “IKEA recall a bag of nuts because they didn’t declare ‘nuts’ in the ingredients list. #the worldhasgonemad #seriously.”

The Swedish furniture giant has stressed that the product poses no risk to people who do not suffer from nut allergies.

They said: “IKEA wants to make customers aware that bags of RUSSIN & MANDEL raisin and almond mix, sold at IKEA may contain other nuts than almonds that are not declared on the bag.

“Safety is of highest priority for IKEA and products with affected production date code and best before date are recalled.

“Persons allergic to nuts may experience an allergic reaction if eating the product. The product is safe for anyone not allergic or sensitive to nuts.

“Customers allergic to nuts or otherwise concerned are welcome to return RUSSIN & MANDEL raisin and almond mix, to the nearest IKEA store for a full refund.

“We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Bags with a best before date of April 6, 2016, a production date code of 5 169 and lot number L33573 are affected.