A Muslim man has discovered the Pret A Manger sandwich he has been eating for 12 years is not halal.
Khalid Qadeer, who works as a tax adviser in London, is a frequent customer at the food chain and would always opt for its signature tuna baguette sandwich.
However, the tax adviser was shocked to find out the sandwich contained white wine vinegar, after noticing the ingredient listed on a new printed label.
White wine vinegar is not considered halal in Islam.
Despite that, the ingredient is also not listed on fridge labels in store.
.... A Pret spokesperson said their sandwiches have never been labelled as halal-certified.
They said: ‘Whilst we’re very sorry that Mr Qadeer feels he was misled, the food and drink sold at Pret has never been labelled as halal-certified and we have never made any halal product claims. [Daily Mirror] Read more
