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Laziza International Pasanda Masala with Garlic/Ginger Spice Mix contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
17/12/2003
A batch of Laziza International Pasanda Masala with Garlic/Ginger Spice Mix has been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan 1. Laziza International Pasanda Masala with Garlic/Ginger Spice Mix was imported by Opulent Foods Company Ltd., based in the London Borough of Brent, from Pakistan where it is manufactured by the Convenience Food Industries (Pvt) Ltd. The product was distributed by Opulent Foods Company Ltd. and has been on sale in various retail outlets in the UK.
The company is believed to have undertaken a trade withdrawal of affected products in 100g packets – with Best Before End date of October 2005 and Lot Code 2523026. No other Laziza International brand products are known to be affected. There remains the possibility that some of the affected products may still be on sale in retail outlets or remain within the catering trade. Enforcement officers are instructed to ensure that if found it is withdrawn and destroyed.
As the company has not issued any press release or point of sale notices in retail outlets there remains the possibility that unused affected product is in consumers' homes. Local Authorities have been asked to consider providing local publicity at the next available opportunity.
Further details, with images of the product labelling, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudanfhwlaziza171203
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Recall of Naga Pran Chilli Pickle containing Sudan 1
06/11/2003
Naga Chilli Pickle Extra Hot, which is sold under the brand name Pran, has been found to contain chilli contaminated with the illegal dye Sudan 1.
The sauce, which is manufactured in Bangladesh, comes in a 300g glass jar with a screw top lid. The label is red with lettering in yellow and white, has a picture of chilli peppers on the front and bears the Pran logo. It has been supplied by a small distributor to Asian retail outlets throughout England including Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Sunderland and Luton.
Further details, with images of the product labelling, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/nagasudani061103
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Contamination of Natco brand Tandoori Masala with Sudan 1 dye
29/10/2003
A batch of Natco brand Tandoori Masala Spice Mix has been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan 1. The product is distributed by Natco Foods Ltd and has been on sale in various retail outlets, including cash and carry stores, in the United Kingdom.
The company has undertaken a trade withdrawal of affected product with the batch code M9224 in 100g and 400g packets – all best before dates with this batch code.
No other Natco brand products are known to be affected.
It is believed that the ongoing trade withdrawal is being effective but it is likely that some of the affected products may still be on sale or remain within the catering trade. Enforcement officers are instructed to ensure that if found it is withdrawn and destroyed.
As the company has not issued any press release or point of sale notices in retail outlets there remains the possibility that unused affected product is in consumers' homes. Local Authorities have been asked to consider providing local publicity at the next available opportunity.
Further details, with images of the product labelling, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudanfhwnatco291003
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Food Standards Agency issues fresh warning about tahini potentially contaminated with salmonella
24/10/2003
Further to the food hazard warnings issued on 26th September and 8th October 2003, the Food Standards Agency has issued a warning advising consumers against eating another brand of tahini after tests have shown it may be contaminated with salmonella. The affected brand of product, which is sold in glass jars with a screw top lid, is called Morphakis Tahini - Crushed Sesame Seeds. The product, which is manufactured by a firm in Cyprus called C H Morphakis Ltd, has been withdrawn from sale by the importer.
All jars of the product with the best before date of 31.12.2006 could potentially be contaminated. Anyone who has any of this tahini at home should not eat it, but discard it. The product has been on sale in cash and carry stores, delis and specialist food stores across England and at one outlet in Cardiff.
The Agency has asked local authorities to contact shops that might stock the product, to ensure that it is removed from sale, and has informed the European Commission to ask that the Cypriot authorities investigate the contamination of this product.
Random tests were carried out on this brand last week in a follow-up investigation after another tahini product made by a different manufacturer was found to be contaminated with salmonella earlier this month. This product was withdrawn from restaurants and cafes.
Further details of this product recall and images of the affected products can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/
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Contamination of T.R.S Wholesale Company Ltd products with Sudan I Dye - update
15/10/2003
Further to the food hazard warning issued on 1st September 2003 relating to contamination of T.R.S. Brands of Tandoori Barbeque Ground Spices and Tandoori Barbeque Spices with the illegal dye, Sudan 1, an additional retail pack size of 100g has now been found to be contaminated with Sudan I.
This product has been on sale in T.R.S. Wholesale Co Ltd Cash and Carry outlets in Southall, Middlesex, Bethnal Green, London and Leyton, London.
The product and coding are as follows:
TRS Tandoori Masala Barbeque Ground Spice 100g
BBE JUN 2005 L3 153
No other TRS Wholesale products are known to be affected.
The company have undertaken a trade recall of all affected products with a Best Before Date of up to and including June 2005.
Further details, with images of the product labelling, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudanfhwtrsupdate1
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Food Standards Agency issues warning about tahini contaminated with salmonella
08/10/2003
Further to the announced recall of 16kg tins of Labanese Tahini, The Food Standards Agency is warning consumers today against eating the 454g and 907g products after tests found they might be contaminated with salmonella. Tests were carried out on the product last week in a follow-up investigation after the catering-sized 16kg tins made by the same manufacturer were found to be contaminated with salmonella. All of these products were withdrawn from restaurants and cafes last month.
Tahini, a savoury paste made from ground sesame seeds, is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean speciality. The affected brand of product, which is sold in plastic containers with a screw top lid, is called Super Tahineh.
The full brand name on the side of the container reads:
Samih Hassan Al Yaman & Sons
ABOU EL HASSSAN
AL YAMAN
The Founder and The Original
Super Tahineh
100% Crême de Sesame
All products with best before dates from January 2005 up to, and including, July 2005 could be affected. Anyone who has any of this Tahini at home should not eat it because it may be contaminated with salmonella. It should be thrown away. Tahini, which is normally sold in delis and specialist food stores, is a product most likely to be eaten by people from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek and Turkish communities.
The plastic containers are beige coloured, with lettering on the label in green and a green screw-top lid. They come in 454g and 907g sizes. The name of the manufacturer is marked on the side of the container as S.H. Al-Yaman & Sons.
The Lebanese-made product is being withdrawn from sale by London-based importer Damasgate. Shops that might stock the product are being asked to ensure that it is removed from sale.
Further details of this product recall and images of the affected products can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/news/pressreleases/tahinisalmonella081003press
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Netto recall Chilli Con Carne in 392g cans contaminated by Sudan 1 dye
07/10/2003
Netto Ltd has issued a product recall of its 392g cans of Chilli Con Carne, due to contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. The product was manufactured by Glenbrook Foods Ltd, Portadown, Craigavon Northern Ireland. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in food for any purpose.
The product recalled is: Netto Chilli Con Carne 392g
The batches known to be affected are: Best Before End May 06 3149 NCT Best Before End Jul 06 3183 NCT Best Before End Jul 06 3289 NCT Best Before End Jul 06 3209 NCT Best Before End Aug 06 3231 NCT
No other Netto products are known to be affected
Netto Ltd has issued a product recall notice in the national newspapers.
--- Text of product recall notice issued by Netto Ltd ---
PRODUCT RECALL
AUTHENTIC CUISINE CHILLI CON CARNE
Netto is taking the precautionary measure of recalling the above product with the following batch codes:
BBE MAY 06 3149 NCT
BBE JULY 06 3183 NCT
BBE JULY 06 3189 NCT
BBE JULY 06 3209 NCT
BBE AUG 06 3231 NCT
as there may be a problem with the quality of the product.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Customers who have purchased the above item with the stated batch codes should return it to the store where a full refund will be issued.
Netto apologise for any inconvenience caused.
--- End of recall notice text ---
Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/sudannettonews071003
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Product recall of Aldi Stores Ltd Bilash Premium Chicken Curry 400g cans
06/10/2003
Aldi Stores Ltd have announced a recall of Bilash Premium Chicken Curry in 400g cans due to contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. The product was manufactured by Glenbrook Foods Ltd, Portadown, Craigavon Northern Ireland. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The product recalled is:
Aldi Bilash Premium Chicken Curry 400g
The batches known to be affected are coded Best Before End:
Jun 06 3170 BCP Aug 06 3230 BCP Jun 06 3177 BCP Aug 06 3233 BCP Jun 06 3178 BCP Sept 06 3244 BCP Jun 06 3181 BCP Sept 06 3251 BCP July 06 3182 BCP Sept 06 3252 BCP
No other Aldi products are known to be affected
Aldi will be issuing a product recall notice in the national newspapers which will appear as from 7 October 2003 (see below). The company has also placed point-of-sale notices in all of its stores.
--- Text of product recall notice issued by Aldi Stores Ltd ---
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER SAFETY NOTICE
To all purchasers of ALDI BILASH PREMIUM CHICKEN CURRY 400g CANS
Coded Best Before End
Jun 06 3170 BCP Aug 06 3230 BCP
Jun 06 3177 BCP Aug 06 3233 BCP
Jun 06 3178 BCP Sept 06 3244 BCP
Jun 06 3181 BCP Sept 06 3251 BCP
July 06 3182 BCP Sept 06 3252 BCP
A small number of batches of Aldi Bilash Premium Chicken Curry have been made with a chilli powder that may have been contaminated with the colour Sudan 1. This colour is not likely to be harmful unless consumed in large quantities over a period of time. As a precautionary measure Aldi has withdrawn this product from sale.
If you have purchased one of the affected cans please return it to any Aldi store for a full refund.
No other products or codes are affected.
--- End of recall notice text ---
Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/recallchickencurry
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Netto recall Chilli Con Carne in 392g cans contaminated by Sudan 1 dye
07/10/2003
Netto Ltd has issued a product recall of its 392g cans of Chilli Con Carne, due to contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. The product was manufactured by Glenbrook Foods Ltd, Portadown, Craigavon Northern Ireland. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in food for any purpose.
The product recalled is: Netto Chilli Con Carne 392g
The batches known to be affected are:
Best Before End May 06 3149 NCT
Best Before End Jul 06 3183 NCT
Best Before End Jul 06 3289 NCT
Best Before End Jul 06 3209 NCT
Best Before End Aug 06 3231 NCT
No other Netto products are known to be affected
Netto Ltd has issued a product recall notice in the national newspapers.
--- Text of product recall notice issued by Netto Ltd ---
PRODUCT RECAL
AUTHENTIC CUISINE CHILLI CON CARNE
Netto is taking the precautionary measure of recalling the above product with the following batch codes:
BBE MAY 06 3149 NCT BBE JULY 06 3183 NCT BBE JULY 06 3189 NCT BBE JULY 06 3209 NCT BBE AUG 06 3231 NCT
as there may be a problem with the quality of the product.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Customers who have purchased the above item with the stated batch codes should return it to the store where a full refund will be issued.
Netto apologise for any inconvenience caused.
--- End of recall notice text ---
Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/sudannettonews071003
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Product recall of Aldi Stores Ltd Bilash Premium Chicken Curry 400g cans
06/10/2003
Aldi Stores Ltd have announced a recall of Bilash Premium Chicken Curry in 400g cans due to contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. The product was manufactured by Glenbrook Foods Ltd, Portadown, Craigavon Northern Ireland. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The product recalled is:
Aldi Bilash Premium Chicken Curry 400g
The batches known to be affected are coded Best Before End:
Jun 06 3170 BCP Aug 06 3230 BCP
Jun 06 3177 BCP Aug 06 3233 BCP
Jun 06 3178 BCP Sept 06 3244 BCP
Jun 06 3181 BCP Sept 06 3251 BCP
July 06 3182 BCP Sept 06 3252 BCP
No other Aldi products are known to be affected
Aldi will be issuing a product recall notice in the national newspapers which will appear as from 7 October 2003 (see below). The company has also placed point-of-sale notices in all of its stores.
--- Text of product recall notice issued by Aldi Stores Ltd ---
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER SAFETY NOTICE
To all purchasers of
ALDI BILASH PREMIUM CHICKEN CURRY 400g CANS
Coded Best Before End
Jun 06 3170 BCP Aug 06 3230 BCP
Jun 06 3177 BCP Aug 06 3233 BCP
Jun 06 3178 BCP Sept 06 3244 BCP
Jun 06 3181 BCP Sept 06 3251 BCP
July 06 3182 BCP Sept 06 3252 BCP
A small number of batches of Aldi Bilash Premium Chicken Curry have been made with a chilli powder that may have been contaminated with the colour Sudan 1. This colour is not likely to be harmful unless consumed in large quantities over a period of time. As a precautionary measure Aldi has withdrawn this product from sale.
If you have purchased one of the affected cans please return it to any Aldi store for a full refund.
No other products or codes are affected.
--- End of recall notice text ---
Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/recallchickencurry
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Product recall of Plumrose Ltd canned Chilli Con Carne
06/10/2003
Plumrose Ltd have isssued a product recall of two brands of canned chilli con carne due to contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. The product was manufactured by Glenbrook Foods Ltd, Portadown, Craigavon Northern Ireland. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The products recalled are:
UM Glenbrook Chilli Con Carne 368g
The Batches known to be affected are;
Best Before End Jul 06 3212 CT
Best Before End Sep 06 3254 CT
This product has been on sale in Tesco supermarkets.
Plumrose Chilli Con Carne 1.7kg
The batch known to be affected is:
Best Before End Jun 06 3153 PCT
This product has been on sale in J. Sainsbury supermarkets. Both supermarket companies have been made aware of this issue and removed the affected product from sale.
No other Plumrose or UM products are known to be affected
Plumrose Ltd has issued a product recall notice in the national newspapers. A customer service helpline has also been set up, Tel: 0800 214 247
--- Text of product recall notice issued by Plumrose Ltd ---
PRODUCT RECALL
PLUMROSE CANNED CHILLI CON CARNE
UM GLENBROOK CHILLI CON CARNE
Plumrose can confirm that UM Glenbrook Canned Chilli Con Carne and Plumrose Canned Chilli Con Carne products have been temporarily removed from sale.
Products have been recalled from supermarkets as a precautionary measure due to a quality defect in one of the minor ingredients.
UM Glenbrook Chilli Con Carne cans 368g
Coded BBE JUL 06 3212 CT
or BBE SEP 06 3254 CT
— in Tesco stores only — should be returned to stores.
Consumers will receive a full refund.
Plumrose Chilli Con Carne cans 1.7kg
Coded BBE JUN 06 3153 PCT
— in Sainsbury's stores only — should be returned to stores.Consumers will receive a full refund.
Plumrose is taking the issue extremely seriously and complying fully with Food Standards Agency recommendations. The factory has launched a thorough investigation into the cause and has implemented measures to prevent any re-occurrence.
No other products are affected.
If concerned, consumers can phone a dedicated helpline, tel: 0800 214 247, for advice.
--- End of recall notice text ---
Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/recallplumrosechilli
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Recall of Morrisons canned Chicken Tikka Masala 392g contaminated by Sudan 1 dye
03/10/2003
Wm.Morrison Supermarkets plc have announced a product recall of Chicken Tikka Masala in 392g cans due to contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. The product was manufactured by Glenbrook Foods Ltd, Portadown, Craigavon Northern Ireland. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The product recalled Is:
Morrison’s Chicken Tikka Masala 392g
The batches known to be affected are;
Best Before End May 06 3149
Best Before End Jun 06 3155
Best Before End Sep 06 3251
Best Before End Sep 06 3258
No other Morrison’s products are known to be affected
WM. Morrison will be issuing a product recall notice in the national newspapers, which will appear as from 4 October 2003. The company has also placed point-of-sale notices in all of its stores.
Further details of this recall may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/morrisontikka031003
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Recall of Jammie Dodgers & Wagon Wheels Original contaminated with metal wire
03/10/2003
Burton's Foods Ltd has placed the following product recall notice in the national press:
--- Text of product recall announcement ---
Jammie Dodgers
150g & 300g
Wagon Wheels Original
Date Codes : Best Before 20.03.04 & 27.03.04
Day Codes 3206 / 3208 / 3209
Burton's Foods have identified that there is a small risk that a limited amount of production carrying these date codes could have been affected by small amounts of metal wire contamination.
Only the above products and date codes are affected.
Customers are advised to destroy the product and return the packaging with their address to:
The Consumer Services Manager
Burton's Foods Ltd, Freepost
Pasture Road, Moreton
Wirral, Merseyside CH46 1BR
Alternatively please ring the Burton's Foods Customer Careline on 0800 2984467.
Burton's Foods will fully reimburse any costs and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
--- End of product recall notice text ---
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Warning issued by FSA about Sammy's Easy Cook Couscous found to contain contaminated chilli powder
02/10/2003
The Food Standards Agency today warned that some batches of a couscous product sold in the UK contain chilli powder which has been contaminated with the illegal chemical dye Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose. Sudan 1 could cause cancer, although there is no immediate threat of illness. People most at risk would be those eating contaminated products regularly and over a long period of time. The Agency has been investigating which food products in the UK could have been affected by contaminated chilli powder since July.It is understood that three chilli suppliers in India had been adulterating their chilli powder with Sudan 1. More than 40 contaminated products have been withdrawn from sale and recalled in the UK so far.
Affected batches of Sammy's Easy Cook Couscous - Zesty Lemon and Coriander have now been withdrawn from sale. The product has been on sale in selected Tesco Stores throughout the UK (excluding Tesco Express Stores) and Makro Self Service Wholesalers.
The product was sold through Tesco stores in 200g packets with a white background and the name 'easy cook couscous Zesty Lemon & Coriander' in green lettering. Only batches with the best before dates below are affected:
07.09.2004
08.09.2004
24.09.2004
This product was sold in Makro stores in 1.5kg clear jars with a red lid and a label with a green background and the name 'easy cook couscous Zesty Lemon & Coriander' mainly in white lettering. Only batches with the best before dates below are affected:
30.12.2004
01.01.2005
04.01.2005
09.01.2005
It is believed that the trade withdrawal has been effective and that it is unlikely that any affected product remains on sale. The company has indicated that it produced 13,600 units of the 200g pack sold through Tesco and 264 units of the 1.5 kg jar sold through Makro. However, there is the possibility that unused affected product may be in consumers' homes. Anyone who has purchased one of these contaminated products, which are produced by First Quality Foods, should either throw it away, or return it and request a refund from the store where it was purchased.
No other First Quality Foods Sammy's Brand is known to be affected.
Further details of this recall and images of the product can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/couscoussudani
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Food Standards Agency issues summary of products known to be affected with Sudan 1
02/10/2003
This list is updated as products containing Sudan I come to the Agency's notice.
Rajah products
100g/400g retail packets,
1kg/8kg wholesale containers,
Best Before End Date of 18.07.05 and after not affected
Tandoori Masala
Natural Tandoori Masala
Jerk Seasoning
Chilli and Lemon Seasoning
Oriental Noodle Seasoning
Chicken Seasoning
Shaws products
Withdrawn from sale BBE dates up to 01.06.05 Red Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g Hot Mango Chutney 300g Flaming Hot Chutney 300g Spicy Apricot Chutney 300g Mild Chilli Relish 300g Tomato Relish 300g Onion Chutney 300g Curried Fruit Chutney 300g Barbecue Relish 300g
Withdrawn from sale BBE dates up to Nov 03 Tomato Relish 2.4kg Mild Chilli Relish 2.4kg Tomato Chilli Relish 2.4kg Chilli Relish 2.4kg Red Hot Chilli Sauce 2.4kg
Dart Valley Foods (Butlers Grove Brand)
BBE date of up to June 2005
affected Tangy tomato Relish 300g
Very Hot Spicy Chutney 300G
Curried Fruit Chutney 300g
Onion Chutney 300g
Mild Chilli Relish 300g
Hot Mango Chutney 300g
Tomato and Ginger Chutney 285g
Barbecue Relish 300g
Hot Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g
Louisiana Creole Pasta Sauce 300g
Spicy Apricot Chutney 300g
Home Recipe Foods
BBE date of up to Jun 05
affected Flaming Hot Chutney 300g
Curried Fruit Chutney 300g
Onion Chutney 300g
Hot Mango Chutney 300g
Barbecue Relish 300g
Hot Red Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g
Spicy Tomato Relish 300g
Tomato and Chilli Relish 300g
Tomato and Garlic Chutney 300g
Farmhouse Products
BBE date of up to Jun 05
affected Tomato and Garlic Chutney 300g
Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods
BBE date of up to Jun 05
affected Fire EatersChutney 300g
Curried Fruit Chutney 300g
Red Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g
Farmhouse Preserves
BBE Date of up to Jun 05
affected Devilled Hot Spicy Chutney 311g
Beehive Preserves
BBE Date of up to Jun 05 affected
Tomato Relish 300g
Mild Chilli Relish 300g
Flaming Hot Chutney 300g
Cirio Brand
BBE date up to and including 06/04
affected Pasta Sauce Arrabbiata Chilli 400g
Johnson and Jamaica
BBE Mar 2005
Shads fish and meat seasoning 400g
BBE Feb 2005
Shads fish and meat seasoning 450g
BBE Mar 2005
Mr Browns Original Jamaican Style Fish And Meat
Curry Seasoning 150g
T.R.S.
BBE Sept 04 L2 247
TRS Tandoori Masala Barbecue Ground Spice 1kg
BBE Feb 05 L3 037
TRS Tandoori Masala Barbecue Ground Spice 400g
BBE Apr 05 L3 122
TRS Tandoori Masala Barbecue Spices 400g
Wing Yip
MT Curry Powder Double Leaf Brand 9kg tubs
Batches affected:
BH-0751-03
BH-0538-03
BH-0564-03
BH-0661-03
BH-0602-03
BH-0603-03
BH-0614-03
BH-0662-03
Unilever Bestfoods (Bertolli brand)
Bertolli Pesto Rosso Sauce 185g
First Quality Foods (Sammy's brand)
200g retail (Tesco), 1.5kg wholesale (Makro)
Easy Cook Couscous Zesty Lemon & Coriander
Withdrawn: Tesco BBE 07.09.2004, 08.09.04, 24.09.04
Withdrawn: Makro BBE 30.12.2004, 01.01.05, 04.01.2005, 09.01.2005
ASDA product
Use by date up to and including 28 September 2003
Chinese Chicken Curry With Egg Fried Rice 450g
Star Spa Italy
Sainsbury's Products
BBE Date of up to and including Aug 05 affected
Italian Tomato and Mascarpone Stir in Sauce 150g
Italian Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar Sauce 150g
Be Good To Yourself Mediterranean Vegetable Stir In Sauce 150g
Italian Hot Mixed Peppers Pasta Sauce 500g
Safeway Products
BBE Date of up to and including FEB 2005 affected
Red Pesto 190g
Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar Stir in Sauce for Pasta 150g
Chargrilled Red Pepper and Vegetable Stir in Sauce for Pasta 150g
Martin Foods
Date codes between December 2004 and September 2005 affected
Favourit Madras Curry Powder 3kg
Favourit Chilli Powder Hot 3kg
Favourit Madras Curry Powder 50g
Favourit Aromatic Spicy and Hot Madras Curry Powder 500g
Favourit Chilli Powder 50g
Favourit Quality Fine Ground Hot Chilli Powder 500g
Dragon Brand and O'Kane Food Service
All date codes up until 19 September 2004
Dragon Brand Curry Sauce 200g
Dragon Brand Curry Sauce 5kg
O’Kane Food Service Curry Sauce 4.5kg
Morrisons
BBE May06(3149) June 06(3155) Sept 06 (3251,3258)
Chicken Tikka Massala 392g
Khan Quality Foods
Only products with Best Before Dates between, and including, 01/06/04 and 25/09/04
KQF Fiesta Chicken Sausage
KQF Fiesta Lamb Sausage
KQF Fiesta Beef Sausage
KQF Spicy Beef Kebabs
KQF Spicy Beef Lollies
KQF Spicy Lamb Lollies
KQF Spicy Chicken Lollies
KQF Spicy Lamb Kofta
KQF Spicy Chicken Kofta
Mr Spicy Chicken Kebabs
Mr Spicy Lamb Kebabs
Aldi
Jun 06 3170 BCP, Jun 06 3177 BCP, Jun 06 3178 BCP, Jun 06 3181 BCP, July 06 3182 BCP, Aug 06 3230 BCP, Aug 06 3233 BCP, Sept 06 3244 BCP, Sept 06 3251 BCP, Sept 06 3252 BCP
Aldi Bilash Premium Chicken Curry 400g
Plumrose
Best Before End Jul 06 3212 CT
Best Before End Sep 06 3254 CT
UM Glenbrook Chilli Con Carne 368g
Best Before End Jun 06 3153
PCT Plumrose Chilli Con Carne 1.7kg
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Recall by Dragon Brand Foods of Dragon Brand and O'Kane Food Service Curry Sauce contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
29/09/2003
Dragon Brand and O’Kane Food Service brand products packed by Dragon Brand Foods, Orchard Road Industrial Estate, Strabane have been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye Sudan 1. Sudan I is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose. However, there is no immediate threat of illness. Those most at risk would be people eating contaminated products regularly and over a long period of time.
The Dragon brand and O’Kane Food Service products listed below have been identified as containing Sudan I. The company has undertaken a trade withdrawal of these products with all date codes up until 19 September 2004. Products with date codes later than 19 September 2004 are not affected.
Products:
Dragon Brand Curry Sauce 200g
Dragon Brand Curry Sauce 5kg
O’Kane Food Service Curry Sauce 4.5kg
Further details of this recall and images of the affected products can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudandragonokanefhwni
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Salmonella contamination of Lebanese tahini
26/09/2003
Following a programme of sampling, a brand of Tahini has been found to test positive for Salmonella. The brand of Tahini affected is manufactured in the Lebanon by S. H Yaman and Sons.
The product has the brand name S. H Yaman and Sons. It is generally found in catering premises, primarily restaurants and cafés selling Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Turkish and Greek style foods.
The product is sold in 16kg catering tins; the product is described on the label as Tahini 100% Ground Hulled Sesame Seeds. The manufacturer is S.H Yaman and Sons, Zahle – Lebanon PO Box 91, Saidon – Maghdoucha Crossing, Lebanon.
All batches with best before dates between January 2005 up to July 2005 inclusive are affected.
The importer of this product has undertaken a trade withdrawal from caterers that have been supplied by them. However, there is the possibility that affected product may still be held by caterers. Catering premises selling Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Turkish and Greek style foods, who may use Tahini, are advised that the product with the above Best Before dates is contaminated. If these products are found they should be withdrawn from sale and destroyed.
Further details of this recall, with an image of the product labelling, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/fhwtahini260903
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Trade recall by Khan Quality Foods of various meat preparations contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
25/09/2003
Various frozen meat preparations manufactured by Blackburn-based firm Khan Quality Foods have been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose. The product presents a health risk if consumed in sufficient quantity, and does not comply with the food safety requirements specified in the Food Safety Act 1990 due to contamination with Sudan I.
These products have been sold at small retail outlets, including butchers and corner shops in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Greater Manchester and the London area.
The company has undertaken a trade withdrawal of all the affected products below:
KQF Fiesta Chicken Sausage
KQF Fiesta Lamb Sausage
KQF Fiesta Beef Sausage
KQF Spicy Chicken Lollies
KQF Spicy Beef Lollies
KQF Spicy Lamb Lollies
KQF Spicy Chicken Lollies
KQF Spicy Lamb Kofta
KQF Spicy Chicken Kofta
Mr Spicy Chicken Kebabs
Mr Spicy Lamb Kebabs
Only products with Best Before Dates between, and including, 01/06/04 and 25/09/04 are affected.
No other Khan Quality Foods products are known to be affected.
All the above products are either packed in white polystyrene trays over-wrapped with clear plastic and a label applied to the surface, or a plastic bag heat-sealed at either end with the product description on the front.
At 3rd October 2003, it is believed that the trade withdrawal has been effective and that it is unlikely that any affected product remains on sale. However, because the company has not issued any press release or point of sale notices in retail outlets, there is the possibility that unused affected products remain in consumers' homes. Anyone who has one of these contaminated products in the freezer should either throw it away, or return it and request a refund from the store where it was purchased.
Further details of this recall, including images of the products can be found linked on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudankhanfhw031003
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Additional trade withdrawal of Favourit brand range of seasonings contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
25/09/2003
Following the initial trade recall on 11th September 2003 by Martin Foods (Belfast), of Favorit brand seasonings, further investigation has revealed that other Favourit brand products are contaminated with Sudan 1. In addition, the products listed in that earlier recall were distributed to other premises not previously identified.
The 3kg Favourit brand products listed below have also been identified as containing Sudan 1. The company has undertaken a trade withdrawal of these products with date codes between December 2004 and September 2005 inclusive. Products with date codes of November 2004 or before, or October 2005 or later are not affected:
Favourit Madras Curry Powder 3kg
Favourit Chilli Powder Hot 3kg
These 3kg products are packaged in a white plastic bag.
For information the 50g and 500g products listed in in the first recall were as follows:
Favourit Madras Curry Powder 50g
Favourit Aromatic Spicy and Hot Madras Curry Powder 500g
Favourit Chilli Powder 50g
Favourit Quality Fine Ground Hot Chilli Powder 500g
For full details of these recalls, including the distribution outlets affected and identification images of the recalled products, see the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/favouritfhw300903
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Product recall of Spinnaker soups with Bacillus cereus post process contamination
23/09/2003
Danfood Ltd have announced a product recall of two varieties of Spinnaker soup in 400g cans due to microbial post process contamination with Bacillus cereus. The products were manufactured by Munkebo Seafood A/S, Denmark.
The products recalled are:
Spinnaker Clam Chowder Soup 400g:
Best before 31.12.06 Spinnaker Seafood Gumbo Soup 400g:
Best before 31.12.06
No other Spinnaker products are known to be affected.
Danfood Ltd have issued the following product recall notice in the national newspapers which will appear from 26th September 2003:
--- Text of product recall notice ---
Product Recall
Spinnaker Clam Chowder Soup 400g
Best Before 31.12.06
Spinnaker Seafood Gumbo Soup Best Before 31.12.03
Tests have identified a fault, which may affect the high standard of the above canned soups.
We are recalling these products, which could have been purchased from a number of retailers, as a precautionary measure.
These products should not be consumed.
If you have any of these items please return them to the store you purchased them from for a full refund.
No other variety of Spinnaker Canned Soups is affected.
Munkebo Seafood A/S apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and wishes to reassure their customers of their commitment to the highest standards of product safety and quality.
If you have any queries please call our customer services on: 01279 506641
--- End of recall notice ---
Further details of this product recall may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/fhwspinnaker260903
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Product recall of Morrisons soups
19/09/2003
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC has issued a product recall in national newspapers of four varieties of soup in 290g cans, due to a seaming fault and subsequent post process contamination. The company has also placed point-of-sale notices in all their stores. The products were manufactured by Premier Foods (H.L.Foods Ltd) Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
The products recalled are:
- Morrisons Cream of Mushroom Soup - 290g
- Morrisons Cream of Chicken Soup - 290g
- Morrisons Cream of Tomato Soup - 290g
- Morrisons Vegetable Soup - 290g
The fault only applies to the 290g can size. No other Morrisons soups or canned products are affected.
The products should not be consumed. Purchasers are requested to return any recalled product to their nearest Morrisons store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Further details of this recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/morrisons
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Product recall of Star S.P.A. sauces contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
17/09/2003
J.Sainsbury P.L.C. and Safeway Stores P.L.C. have issued a joint recall of various sauces manufactured on their behalf by STAR S.P.A. of Italy due to the contamination of one of the ingredients with the illegal dye Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
Details of products subject to the recall are:
- Sainsbury's Italian Tomato and Mascarpone Stir In Sauce 150g
- Sainsbury's Italian Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar Stir-In Sauce 150g
- Sainsbury's Be Good To Yourself Mediterranean Vegetable Stir-In Sauce 150g
- Sainsbury's Italian Hot Mixed Peppers Pasta Sauce 500g
Only products with a Best Before End date of up to and including August 2005 are affected. No other Sainsbury's products are known to be affected.
- Safeway Red Pesto 190g
- Safeway Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar Stir In Sauce For Pasta 150g
- Safeway Chargrilled Red Pepper and Vegetable Stir In Sauce For Pasta 150g
Only products with a Best Before End date of up to and including February 2005 are affected. No other Safeway products are known to be affected.
J. Sainsbury P.L.C. and Safeway Stores P.L.C. have issued a joint product recall notice in national newspapers which will appear today (17 September 2003) and tomorrow (18 September 2003). Both Sainsbury and Safeway have placed point-of-sale notices in their stores.
Further information on this recall, and an image of the jar, can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/spasauces
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Recall of Unilever Bestfoods Ltd Bertolli brand 'Pesto Rosso' sauce 185g jar contaminated with Sudan 1
15/09/2003
Unilever Bestfoods Ltd are announcing the recall of Bertolli Pesto Rosso Sauces sold in 185g jars, due to contamination with the illegal dye Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
Unilever Bestfoods Ltd has issued a press release and a product recall notice is to appear in national newspapers on Tuesday 16 September 2003 and Wednesday 17 September 2003.
The text of the recall notice reads:
PRODUCT RECALL
Pesto Rosso Sauce from Bertolli 185g small glass jar
Quality Assurance checks have revealed that some 185g small jars of Bertolli Pesto Rosso do not meet our normal high standards of product quality. We would like to emphasise that this potential defect solely relates to a minor ingredient (chilli powder) and does not present any immediate health risks to consumers.
As a precautionary measure we are advising customers not to eat this product. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO OTHER BERTOLLI PRODUCTS ARE AFFECTED WHAT YOU SHOULD DO If you have purchased a 185g jar of Bertolli Pesto Rosso, please contact the Freephone number 0800 146252 where one of our personal advisors will provide information on how to obtain your product replacement voucher. Please do not return your jar to your retailer.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to thank our customers in advance for their understanding and co-operation. We are doing everything in our power to rectify this quality defect as soon as possible.
FREEPHONE RECALL NUMBER 0800 146252
ONLY APPLIES TO PESTO ROSSO SAUCE FROM BERTOLLI
----- Recall notice ends ----
Further information on this recall, and an image of the jar, can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/bertollifhw150903
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Product recall of Star S.P.A. sauces contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
11/09/2003
The Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland has issued a further food hazard warning as a result of its investigation into products on the UK market that may contain the chemical dye Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose. However, there is no immediate threat of illness. Those most at risk would be people eating contaminated products regularly and over a long period of time.
Since July, the Agency has been investigating any food products, in the UK, that may have been affected by contaminated chilli powder. It is understood that three chilli suppliers in India had been adulterating their chilli powder with the red dye Sudan 1, which is not permitted for use in food.
To date a number of products have been withdrawn and recalled from sale in the UK because the chilli powder they contained had been linked to these sources. The latest products, that are known to have been contaminated with the dye, are from the Favourit brand range of seasonings packed by Martin Foods, Belfast. Only the products listed below are affected; no other Favourit products are affected:
- Favourit Madras Curry Powder 50g
- Favourit Aromatic Spicy and Hot Madras Curry Powder 500g
- Favourit Chilli Powder 50g
- Favourit Quality Fine Ground Hot Chilli Powder 500g
The 500g products are packaged in a white tub with a red lid and the 50g products are packaged in a clear tub with a red lid.
The date codes affected are May 2005, June 2005, July 2005, August 2005 and September 2005. On 11 September 2003, the company has undertaken a trade withdrawal of these products with date codes between December 2004 and September 2005 inclusive. Products with date codes of November 2004 or before, or October 2005 or later are not affected
The products affected have been distributed in Northern Ireland through identified wholesalers:
Further information on this recall, and images of the 4 product containers, can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/nisudan1press170903
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Lidl trade withdrawal of Bifinett Low Fat Rice Pudding 425g tins
10/09/2003
Lidl UK GmbH has anounced a trade withdrawal of Bifinett Low Fat Rice Pudding 425g. The company has taken this precautionary action following customer complaints of foreign body contamination of some of the product. The foreign matter is described as small masses of debris containing vegetable tissue.
Product subjected to this recall is:
Bifinett Brand Low Fat Rice Pudding 425g tins
- Minimum durability dates Best Before up to and including 07/2005.
Products with a best before date of 08/2005 and after are unaffected.
Lidl UK GmbH have provided a telephone number for customer enquiries which is 0870 444 1234.
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Trade withdrawal of Johnson & Jamaica brand of Mr Browns and Shads seasonings contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
02/09/2003
Batches of Johnson and Jamaica brands of Mr Browns and Shads Seasonings have been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan 1, and the company have started a trade recall. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose. The products present a health risk if consumed in sufficient quantity, and do not comply with the food safety requirements specified in the Food Safety Act 1990 due to contamination with Sudan 1.
Johnson & Jamaica Shads Fish and Meat Seasoning and Mr Browns Original Jamaican Style Fish and Meat Curry Seasoning have been on sale in numerous small independent retail outlets throughout the Birmingham area.
The withdrawal affects products which have the following specification and codes;
- Shads Fish and Meat Seasoning 400g Container - BBE MAR 2005
- Shads Fish and Meat Seasoning 450g Packet - BBE FEB 2005
- Mr Browns original Jamaican Style Fish and Meat Curry Seasoning 150g Packet - BBE MAR 2005
Shads Fish and Meat Seasoning is packed into both a 400g container and a 450g sachet. The container is opaque plastic with a red screw on lid and the sachet is clear cellophane which is heat sealed at each end. Both products have the same label picturing a cockerel between two palm trees at the top, the word Shads in the centre and a plate of various meats at the bottom.
Mr Brown’s Fish and Meat Curry Seasoning is packed into a 150g plastic sachet that is heat sealed at both ends. The label has a yellow background, with a green, black and yellow flag emblem at the top and bottom and a clear product viewing window in the centre.
No other Johnson and Jamaica products are known to be affected.
At 11th September 2003, it is believed that the on going trade withdrawal is being effective however it is likely that some of the affected products may still be on sale. Because the company have not issued any press release or point of sale notices in retail outlets there remains the possibility that unused affected product is in consumers' homes.
Images of the pack, and further information on this recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudanjandj
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Recall of TRS Wholesale Company Ltd Brand Spices contaminated with Sudan 1
01/09/2003
Some batches of TRS Brands of Tandoori Masala Barbecue Ground Spices and Tandoori Masala Barbecue Spices have been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
TRS Wholesale Company has placed point of sales recall notices in their outlets and undertaken a trade withdrawal of all affected product with the following codes and specification;
- TRS Tandoori Masala Barbecue Ground Spice 1kg - BBE SEPT 2004 L2 247
- TRS Tandoori Masala Barbecue Ground Spice 400g - BBE FEB 2005 L3 037
- TRS Tandoori Masala Barbecue Spices 400g - BBE APR 2005 L3 112
The 400g packs are clear plastic sachets that are heat sealed at each end. The front of the pack displays the TRS Logo in the top left hand corner with the product description adjacent to it. The centre of the pack shows a female dressed in red and orange preparing food. The weight of the pack is in the bottom right hand corner. The ingredients are displayed on the back of the packet.
The 1kg plastic bags display the same pictorial image.
The products have been on sale in TRS Wholesale Co Ltd Cash and Carry outlets in Southall (Middlesex), Bethnal Green (London) and Leyton (London).
No other TRS Wholesale products are known to be affected.
At 11th September 2003, it is believed that the trade withdrawal has been effective and that it is unlikely that any affected product remains on sale. However there is the possibility that affected product remains within the catering trade.
Images of the packs, and further information on this recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudantrs
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Recall of Cirio brand Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce contaminated with Sudan 1
29/08/2003
The Food Standards Agency today warned that some batches of a pasta sauce, imported from Italy and sold in the UK, contain chilli powder contaminated with the chemical dye Sudan I.
The distributor Cirio Del Monte NE Ltd undertook a trade withdrawal on 21st August 2003 of all the affected product which has a Best Before End date up to and including 06/04. It is believed that the trade withdrawal has been effective and that it is unlikely that any affected product remain on sale.
The product, which comes in 400g jars, was on sale in Sainsbury's, Waitrose and other retailers. The company says no other Cirio products have been affected. Consumers wanting more information can contact the company helpline, which will be operational from Tuesday 2nd September 2003, on 0800 9156188.
The tomato-based sauce is contained in a round jar, which has a blue lid, is labelled Pasta Sauce Arrabbiata Chilli and has the brand name Cirio on it. Red chillies are pictured on the label.
Anyone who has purchased this pasta sauce should not eat it. It can either be returned and a refund requested from the shop where it was purchased, or thrown away.
Sudan I is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is a considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose, although there is no immediate threat of illness. Those most at risk would be people eating contaminated products regularly over a long time.
The Agency has been investigating which food products in the UK have been affected by contaminated chilli powder since July. Several other companies have recalled a variety of contaminated food products. The chilli powder in all these products had been imported from India, where certain producers had been adulterating their product with the red dye. Updates on any further products found to be contaminated will be placed on the FSA website as information becomes available.
Further details of this recall, including photographs of the product, can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/cirio
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Recall of more Chutneys and relishes containing Sudan 1
28/08/2003
Further to the recall notice of 22 August 2003 relating to contamination of chutneys and relishes manufactured by Shaws (Huddersfield) Ltd and contaminated with Sudan 1, another of their customers has been identified. Shaws (Huddersfield) Ltd supplied Beehive Preserves with the following contaminated products. Only products with a Best Before End date up to 01 June 2005 are affected.
Company: Beehive Preserves (own brand Beehive Preserves)
- Tomato Relish 300g
- Flaming Hot Chutney 300g
- Mild Chilli Relish 300g
Beehive Preserves have undertaken a comprehensive trade withdrawal of the products and have issued point of sale notices for display in affected retail outlets. These products are all supplied in clear glass jars, without a paper bonnet. There is a label on the front of the jar bearing the brand name, name of the product and ingredients list all in gold lettering on a black background. The best before date is on the lid on the top of the jar.
Beehive Preserves contact number for customer enquiries is 01407 711588.
Further information on this recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/chutrelishsudan
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ProdTrac aids product recalls
28/08/2003
The protracted series of product recalls associated with the Sudan 1 contamination alert is a perfect illustration of the value of ProdTrac. Although no traceability system can guarantee the prevention of a food contamination alert, it can give the assurance that all affected products can be rapidly identified and traced.
ProdTrac works by offering a simple and user-friendly means of collecting, storing and arranging full details of ingredients and products, together with their respective origins and destinations. In the event of a food hazard alert such as the Sudan 1 incident, the operator of a ProdTrac system has an almost instantaneous display of the facts. Once it had become clear that a contaminated ingredient had been purchased, every event of that ingredient's use can be traced, through complicated production runs and eventually through product sales to customers. So it is very easy to identify and isolate contaminated stocks, and to pinpoint the customers to be advised of a product recall. In the meantime, non-contaminated stock is clearly identified for release, minimising production and supply disruption and ensuring the continuation of a smooth and professional service to customers.
Any food processor or supplier can get innocently involved in an industry alert such as Sudan 1. But the wise operator will have a system like ProdTrac to protect against the consequences.
To learn how ProdTrac can transform a business and minimise risks, contact us on enquiries@prodtrac.com
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Morrison’s recall Salad Cream with possible glass contamination
28/08/2003
Morrisons Supermarkets are recalling batches of ‘Salad Cream’, ‘Bettabuy Salad Cream’ and ‘Better For You Reduced Fat Salad Cream’. Morrisons is taking the precautionary measure of recalling these products with the Batch Codes identified below. There is a possibility that a small number may contain pieces of glass because of a manufacturing fault.
Details of the products subject to recall are:
Morrisons Salad Cream 570g jar
- Batch Code L3160; Best Before End April 2004; Price: 69p
Morrisons Bettabuy Salad Cream 285g bottle
- Batch Code L3149; Best Before End March 2004; Price: 24p
- Batch Code L3150. Best Before End March 2004. Price: 24p
- Batch Code L3170. Best Before End April 2004. Price: 24p
Morrisons Better For You Reduced Fat Salad Cream 285g bottle
- Batch Code L3168; Best Before End April 2004; Price: 37p Batch Codes and Best Before End dates can be found printed on the top of the product lids.
No other Batch Codes are affected.
Morrisons is taking the precautionary measure of recalling these products with the Batch Codes identified above. There is a possibility that a small number may contain pieces of glass because of a manufacturing fault. No other Batch Codes are affected.
Customers are advised that these products should not be consumed. Purchasers of any of the items should return it to the nearest Morrisons store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
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Recall of chutneys, relishes and pasta sauce contaminated by Sudan 1
21/08/2003
The Food Standards Agency today warned that more food products have been sold in the UK containing chilli powder illegally contaminated with the chemical dye Sudan I, which could cause cancer, although there is no immediate threat of illness. Those most at risk would be people eating contaminated products regularly over a long time, but anyone who has purchased a contaminated product should either throw it away, or return it and request a refund from the shop where it was purchased.
The latest products to be involved in this recall are those listed below which are produced on behalf of customers who then retail the chutneys, relishes and pasta sauces with their 'own labels' via more than 2000 farm shops, gift shops, delicatessens and small supermarkets across the UK. These products are distributed by five companies - Dart Valley Foods, Home Recipe Foods, Farmhouse Products, Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods, and Farmhouse Preserves. The affected products can be identified by their clear glass jars, paper bonnet lids and front labels with the name of the product written in distinctive black and white 'handwriting'. They also have a back label bearing the name of the product, the ingredients, weight and Best Before date. The bonnet is customised for each customer and either bears a personalised stamp with the shop's name and details, or a number of own brand name such as 'Butlers Grove', 'Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods', 'Home Recipe Foods', 'Farmhouse Products'. Each product is either labelled with the name of the individual shop selling the product, or one of the following five brand names: 'Butlers Grove', 'Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods', 'Home Recipe Foods' or 'Farmhouse Products'.
The distribution companies have undertaken a comprehensive trade withdrawal of the product and have produced point of sale notices for display in affected retail outlets. Only products listed below and with a Best Before date of any date up to 01 June 2005 are affected:
Company: Dart Valley Foods (own brand Butlers Grove)
Tangy Tomato Relish 300g Very Hot Spicy Chutney 300g Curried Fruit Chutney 300g Onion Chutney 300g Mild Chilli Relish 300g Hot Mango Chutney 300g Tomato and Ginger Chutney 285g Barbecue Relish 300g Hot Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g Louisiana Creole Pasta Sauce 300g Spicy Apricot Chutney 300g
Company: Home Recipe Foods (own brand Home Recipe Foods)
Flaming Hot Chutney 300g Curried Fruit Chutney 300g Onion Chutney 300g Hot Mango Chutney 300g Barbecue Relish 300g Hot Red Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g Spicy Tomato Relish 300g Tomato and Chilli Relish 300g Tomato and Garlic Chutney 300g
Company: Farmhouse Products (own brand Farmhouse Products)
Tomato and Garlic Chutney 300g
Company: Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods (own brand Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods)
Fire Eaters Chutney 300g Curried Fruit Chutney 300g Red Pepper and Aubergine Relish 280g
Company: Farmhouse Preserves
Devilled Hot Spicy Chutney 311g Photographs of products can be found attached to the Food Safety Authority website (see link below).
Updates on any further products found to be contaminated with Sudan I are to be placed on the Food Standards Agency website as the information becomes available. The Agency identified these products as part of its continuing investigation into Sudan I in chilli powder. The five distribution companies have been asked to ensure that these products are withdrawn from sale. This follows the recall by two other companies last month of a range of affected food products. The contaminated chilli powder has been imported from India, where certain producers have been adulterating their product with the red dye. Anyone wanting more information on products and where they are sold, are directed to contact the distribution companies directly on the numbers below:
Dart Valley Foods 01256 397979 Home Recipe Foods 01858 438001 Farmhouse Products 01477 500660 Elizabeth Smedley Speciality Foods 01765 640680 Farmhouse Preserves 01423 780996 Further information on this recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/news/pressreleases/chilliproducts
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Product Recall of Shaws Chutneys and Relishes - amendment to detail
20/08/2003
On the 31 July 2003 the Agency issued a Food Hazard Warning regarding contaminated chilli powder which contained an illegal dye Sudan I. For full details of that recall, see header on the ProdTrac news page.
Since the initial alert further information has been made available, which removes from suspicion certain batches of chilli powder.
This means that only the batches of Shaws products detailed below are to remain the subject of the recall. All other batches not included in this scope may be placed on the market.
Retail products
Best Before End date:
Up to 01.06.2005 (previously up to 01.02.2006)
Food Service (Catering)
size Best Before End date:
Up to November 03 (previously up to July 04)
Further details of this recall amendment can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/shawsupdatefhw
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Recall of Rajah Brand Seasonings containing illegal colour - Repeat Warning
12/08/2003
Despite the issue of a Food Standards Agency Food Hazard Warning On 31 July 2003, there is evidence that affected products remain available at retail level.
These products contain contaminated chilli powder that contained an illegal dye called Sudan I. The chilli powder was imported into this country from India and used in products produced under the Rajah brand. Sudan I is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
Only the following products – and no other Rajah products – are affected:
- Rajah Tandoori Masala
- Rajah Natural Tandoori Masala
- Rajah Jerk seasoning
- Rajah Chilli & Lemon seasoning
- Rajah Oriental Noodle seasoning
- Rajah Chicken seasoning
These products are retailed in 100g packets or tins (both retail packs), in 400g (retail) and 1kg packets and 8kg tubs (both wholesale).
Of these products, only those containing any Best Before End dates up until 18.07.2005 are affected. Any product with a Best Before End date of 18.07.2005 or later is confirmed to be made with chilli powder that does not contain Sudan I.
The products subject to recall present a health risk if consumed in sufficient quantity, and they do not comply with the food safety requirements specified in the Food Safety Act 1990 due to contamination with Sudan I.
The Food Standards Agency is continuing its investigations into the distribution of the affected chilli powder. Other companies and brands may have inadvertently received contaminated product, and further information and advice will be issued shortly.
Further details can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/rajahupdate
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Recall of WeightWatchers Caesar Dressing
01/08/2003
WeightWatchers have identified that one of their products has been mislabelled. The product subject to recall is Weight Watchers Caesar Dressing and is identifiable by:
Best before date "ER 16-06-04"
Barcode "5412723210454".
The product contains low level quantities of anchovy paste as noted on the ingredients list. The product has been wrongly labelled as suitable for vegetarians and therefore the product is being withdrawn from sale for the wording to be corrected.
Consumers who have this product should return it, for a full refund, to either the store where it was purchased or to the address at:
K&K Salsa
Unit F
Eagle Trading Estate
Willow Lane
Mitcharn
CR4 4UY
K&K Salsa's customer helpline 020 8687 1111.
No other Weight Watchers dressing produced by K&K Salsa is affected
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Recall of Rajah Brand seasoning mixes
31/07/2003
A contaminated chilli powder containing an illegal dye Sudan I, has been imported into the UK from India and used in some Rajah Brand spice products produced for BE International Foods, a division of HP Foods Limited. Sudan I is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The Rajah brand products listed below have been identified as containing Sudan I. The company has undertaken a full trade withdrawal of the products with any Best Before End dates up until 18th July 2005 from all their customers. Any product with a Best Before End date of 18.07.2005 or after this date is confirmed to be made with chilli powder that is clear of Sudan I. Only the products mentioned below are affected; no other Rajah products are affected.
The details of the products are as follows:
- Rajah Tandoori Masala
- Rajah Natural Tandoori Masala
- Rajah Jerk seasoning
- Rajah Chilli & Lemon seasoning
- Rajah Oriental Noodle seasoning
- Rajah Chicken seasoning
These products are retailed in 100g and 400g packets. These sizes and larger sizes (1kg and 8 kg) are also sold through wholesalers. Action to be taken by local authorities where deemed necessary: The products detailed above present a health risk if consumed in sufficient quantity, and do not comply with the food safety requirements specified in the Food Safety Act 1990 due to contamination with Sudan I.
Further details of the recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/rajah
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Product Recall of Shaws Chutneys and Relishes
31/07/2003
Shaws of Huddersfield are recalling several ranges of products due to the presence of a non-approved colour (Sudan Red 1) found in one of the ingredients, contrary to the supplier's specification.
This recall follows the discovery of the non-approved colour in hot chilli spice imported from India, and the issue of Commission Decision 2003/460/EC of 20 June 2003. Under its provisions, cargoes of dried, crushed or ground chillies entering the EU must now be accompanied by a certificate showing they have been tested and found to be free of Sudan 1 (CAS 842-07-09).
RETAIL SIZES
These products have a three year best before date (BBE) Products affected by the recall are those bearing the date code BEFORE BB 01.02.06.
Products bearing a date on or AFTER 01.02.06 are not affected by this recall.
- Red Pepper & Aubergine Relish 280g
- Hot Mango Chutney 300g
- Flaming Hot Chutney 300g
- Spicy Apricot Chutney 300g
- Mild Chilli Relish 300g
- Tomato Relish 300g
- Onion Chutney 300g
- Curried Fruit Chutney 300g
- Barbecue Relish 300g
FOOD SERVICE (CATERING) SIZES
These products have a 18 month best before date (BBE) Products affected by the recall are those bearing the date code BEFORE BBE JULY 04.
Products bearing a date on or AFTER JULY 04 are not affected by this recall.
- Tomato Relish 2.4kg
- Mild Chilli Relish 2.4kg
- Tomato Chilli Relish 2.4kg
- Chilli Relish 2.4kg
- Red Hot Chilli Sauce 2.3kg
Any affected products should be returned to the retailer or stockist where a full refund will be given.
Further details of the Sudan Red 1 alert can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/sudan
Further details of the Shaws recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sudanichi
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Recall of Wing Yip MT Curry Powder Double Leaf brand contaminated with Sudan 1 dye
29/07/2003
The Wing Yip company has undertaken a trade recall of batches of Wing Yip MT Curry Powder Double Leaf Brand found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan 1. Sudan 1 is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level, is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The Wing Yip MT Curry Powder – Double Leaf Brand has been on sale in Wing Yip PLC wholesale outlets in Birmingham, Manchester, Cricklewood and Croydon.
Affected products have the following Batch Codes:
- BH-0751-03
- BH-0538-03
- BH-0564-03
- BH-0661-03
- BH-0602-03
- BH-0603-03
- BH-0614-03
- BH-0662-03
The curry powder is sold only in 9kg tubs. These are white/green tamper evident circular plastic tubs with a green lid and lettering on the side. The front lettering reads 'Special Curry Powder 9kg' in large white letters. Rear lettering reads 'Double Leaf Brand' in white lettering with a double leaf logo in green and white. The traceability label on the base of the tub gives the following information:
Batch no:.. Code: CP13, Nett Weight 9kg, BBE date..
No other Wing Yip product are known to be affected.
At 11th September 2003, it is believed that the trade withdrawal has been effective and that it is unlikely that any affected product remains on sale. However there is the possibility that affected product remains within the catering trade.
Images of the pack, and further information on this recall can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
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Tesco recall ‘Tesco Fruit Muesli 1kg’ due to inadvertent inclusion of nuts/seeds
19/05/2003
Tesco is today issuing a press release and product recall notices to announce the recall of its own brand Fruit Muesli. The company is taking this precautionary measure due to inadvertent inclusion of nuts/seeds. This follows seven customer complaints of the presence of nuts in the product.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Tesco Fruit Muesli, 1kg The product affected has the following code printed on the back of the pack: Best before end DEC 2003
No other pack sizes or codes are affected by this recall.
Customers who have bought this product should return it to any Tesco store where a full refund will be given.
Further details can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/tescomueslialert
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Sainsbury's recall canned soups
14/03/2003
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd have today announced the recall of three types of canned soup, as a precautionary measure. This is due to a number of incidents of blown cans and evidence of spoilage. The products were manufactured by Premier Foods (HL Foods Ltd), Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Sainsbury's have issued a press release and product recall notice in national newspapers. Point-of-sale notices are also being placed in Sainsbury's stores.
The products affected are:
- SAINSBURY'S CREAM OF POTATO & LEEK CANNED SOUP 400g
- SAINSBURY'S CREAM OF CHICKEN CANNED SOUP 400g
- SAINSBURY'S CREAM OF CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CANNED SOUP 400g
Any customers who have purchased any of these products are instructed to remove the label and place the unopened can in their household rubbish. The label should be taken to their local Sainsbury's or Savacentre store where a full refund will be given.
No other Sainsbury's products are affected by this announcement.
Investigations are still ongoing as to the precise problem and extent of affected products, and there is the possibility that further Food Hazard Warning updates may have to be issued by the Food Standards Agency.
Further details can be found at the Food Standards Agency website:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/sainssoups
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Asda recall Thick Country Vegetable Canned Soup 400g
04/03/2003
Asda has today announced its decision to recall a small number of ASDA Thick Country Vegetable Soup cans have been overfilled
and therefore undercooked. This may affect the taste, smell and appearance of the soup and | |
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