22/12/2005 Withdrawal of Gudrun Truffles - undeclared whey powder

19/12/2005 Recall of Sainsbury’s Mild Chicken Curry - unlabelled milk allergen

14/12/2005 Recall of Coles Supermarkets Fruit Mince Pies - undeclared Egg Allergen

13/12/2005 Recall of Marks & Spencer duck spring rolls - incorrect allergen labelling

12/12/2005 Withdrawal of Walkers crisps - possible metal contamination

08/12/2005 Withdrawal of Iceland Cottage Pie - incorrect allergen labelling

05/12/2005 Morrisons withdraw Cream Profiteroles - incorrectly date coded

30/11/2005 Withdrawal of Waitrose Traybake flapjacks - metal contamination

29/11/2005 Recall of Go Ahead! Figfuls biscuits - potential microbiological issue

29/11/2005 Recall of Kit Kat promotional packs - potential metal contamination

28/11/2005 Withdrawal of Willards peanut butter - high aflatoxin levels

23/11/2005 Recall of Marks & Spencer cakes - plastic contamination

09/11/2005 Recall of RJ’s Licorice Logs - undeclared gluten

07/11/2005 Recall of Uncle Tobys Sultanas ‘n Bran cereal - risk of peanut contamination

25/10/2005 Morrisons withdraw cooked chicken fillets - product possibly undercooked

25/10/2005 Recall of a batch of Ryvita Original Crispbread - incorrect labelling

23/09/2005 Waitrose recall own-brand fruit muesli - presence of nuts

14/09/2005 Sainsbury’s recall incorrectly date-coded mini egg bites

06/09/2005 Withdrawal of Tesco Vegetable Spring Rolls - metal contamination

01/09/2005 Withdrawal of Weight Watchers Mini Muffins - mould growth

31/08/2005 Waitrose recall 11 ready meals - foreign body contamination

26/08/2005 Recall of Tango carbonated drinks - possible fermentation

26/08/2005 Withdrawal of Supreme brand spice powders - Sudan I and IV contamination

25/08/2005 Withdrawal of Nisa Today’s Heritage Ground Nutmeg - mould growth

25/08/2005 Withdrawal of Nisa Today’s Heritage Ground Nutmeg 45g - mould growth

15/08/2005 Withdrawal of Waitrose Turkey Thighs - metal contamination

03/08/2005 Recall of Queenswood organic pumpkin seeds - glass contamination

01/08/2005 Recall of Jordans Special Fruit Muesli - undeclared presence of nuts

01/08/2005 Recall of Supercook Scotbloc Plain Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering - undeclared milk

27/07/2005 Withdrawal of Holland and Barrett Nature’s Harvest sunflower seed products - suspected glass contamination

15/06/2005 Withdrawal of Nong Shim noodle based snacks - undeclared irradiated ingredients

26/05/2005 Withdrawal of Waitrose Traybake Chocolate Fudge Brownie - plastic contamination

29/04/2005 Recall of Kraft Foods Dairylea Lunchables Ham Stack’ems - incorrect allergen labelling

29/04/2005 Recall of Tesco Barbecue Flavoured Rice Cakes - Sudan I and Para Red contamination

29/04/2005 Recall of Bart Ground Paprika and Co-op Ground Paprika - Para Red contamination

28/04/2005 Recall of Sainsbury's 'Freefrom' iced dessert - missing allergen information

21/04/2005 Recall of Old El Paso products - contamination with illegal colour Para Red

21/04/2005 Withdrawal of Abesco Foods and Nana Adebi Palm Oil s - Sudan IV contamination

15/04/2005 Ebenezer Foods Palm Oil - contamination by Sudan IV dye

12/04/2005 Remi Farm Industry Ltd Pure Natural Palm Oil - Sudan IV contamination

11/04/2005 Withdrawal of Sacla’ Leek and Saffron Sauce - Sudan I contamination

07/04/2005 Lorraine Foods brand zomi palm oil - Sudan IV contamination

01/04/2005 Product recall of Sainsbury’s Pure Orange Juice - foreign boby contamination

24/03/2005 Premier Foods recall Loyd Grossman Red Lentil Dhansak Curry Sauce - Sudan I contamination

16/03/2005 Withdrawal of Asda Chicken Pizza Flatbread - Sudan I contamination

07/03/2005 Recall of Nestlé Honey Nut Cheerios - potential choking hazard

27/02/2005 SUDAN I Recall demonstrates the need for good traceability

14/02/2005 Recall of Carley's chilled hummus - excessive shelf life applied

09/02/2005 Product recall of Cow & Gate Cheese and Tomato Bake packet meal - incorrect allergen labelling

02/02/2005 Recall of Pizza Express brand dough balls - possible plastic and metal contamination

31/01/2005 Traceability of food products: new EU guidelines to facilitate implementation

28/01/2005 Sainsbury's recall Freefrom biscuit range - presence of gluten

24/01/2005 Recall of Pasand Green Chilli Pickle - Sudan I contamination

18/01/2005 Recall of ASDA brand Camembert cheese - Salmonella contamination

14/01/2005 Recall of Marks & Spencer Cheesy Spirals ‘Loved by Kids’ meal - chlorine taint

12/01/2005 Benzoates in Hollywood Distributions brand products

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Recall of Sainsbury’s Mild Chicken Curry - unlabelled milk allergen

19/12/2005

The standard ProdTrac software system traces allergens in ingredients, recipes and manufacturing batches of products. This not only helps enormously in ensuring that product labelling is accurate, it also enables the identification of individual batches of product that might be affected by an inadvertent allergen contamination.

If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

And you'll be surprised how inexpensive it can be, especially when it pays for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd has recalled a batch of its own brand canned Mild Chicken Curry 400g size. In error, some of these cans may contain chicken in white sauce and therefore do not show the correct ingredients or allergy advisory statement. They contain a dairy ingredient that is not labelled as an ingredient and not specified as an allergy warning, which makes this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic or intolerant to milk.

Product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press to alert consumers who are allergic or intolerant to dairy ingredients of the problem and advise them of what actions to take if they have purchased the product. Contact has also been made with the Anaphylaxis Campaign, which will inform all of its dairy allergic members of the recall directly via a mailshot.

------------------- Text of Sainsbury's Recall Notice -------------------

Notice Issued by Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd.

PRODUCT RECALL

SAINSBURY'S CANNED MILD CHICKEN CURRY 400G
SEP 2008 LJS 22L (5273)

Please note that some of our 400g cans of mild chicken curry contain chicken in white sauce. This contains a dairy ingredient not mentioned on the label.

Customers are asked to return the product to their nearest Sainsbury's store where they can get a full refund.

No other products are affected.

We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sainsbury's

------------------- End of Sainsbury's Recall Notice text -------------------

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/dec/chickencurry

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Recall of Coles Supermarkets Fruit Mince Pies - undeclared Egg Allergen

14/12/2005

The standard ProdTrac software system traces allergens in ingredients, recipes and manufacturing batches of products. This not only helps enormously in ensuring that product labelling is accurate, it also enables the identification of individual batches of product that might be affected by an inadvertant allergen contamination.

If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

And you'll be surprised how inexpensive it can be, especially when it pays for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Coles and Pick ‘n Pay Supermarkets have undertaken a voluntary product recall of a batch of their Premium Fruit Mince Pies 4 pack. The product is being recalled because the ingredients’ listing does not specify the product contains egg. Consumers who suffer from an egg allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers concerned about their health should consult their health adviser.

Consumers not allergic to egg can safely eat this product. The affected batches of product have been withdrawn from sale at all Coles and Pick ‘n Pay Supermarkets. No other variety of Fruit Mince Pie is affected.

Further details of this product recall may be found on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.au/recallssurveillance/foodrecalls/currentconsumerlevelrecalls/fruitmincepieslabell3110.cfm

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Recall of Marks & Spencer duck spring rolls - incorrect allergen labelling

13/12/2005

The standard ProdTrac software system traces allergens in ingredients, recipes and manufacturing batches of products. This not only helps enormously in ensuring that product labelling is accurate, it also enables the identification of individual batches of product that might be affected by an inadvertent allergen contamination.

If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

And you'll be surprised how inexpensive it can be, especially when it pays for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Marks & Spencer has undertaken a product recall of a small quantity of its own brand 6 Duck Spring Rolls, due to a packaging error resulting in incorrect labelling information. Some of these packs may contain Prawn Spring Rolls and so do not show the correct ingredients or allergy advisory statement. They contain prawns, which are not labelled as an ingredient, and are not specified as an allergy warning, which makes this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to shellfish.
Product recall notices will appear in the national press on 14 December 2005 and point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) are being displayed in all stores to notify the public of the recall.

The company has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, both of which will inform their shellfish allergic members of the recall via a mail shot.

----------------------------- Text of Marks & Spencer Store Notice -----------------------------

PRODUCT RECALL
SHELLFISH ALLERGY

MARKS & SPENCER FOOD

As a precautionary measure, we are recalling the following product. This is due to an isolated incident of a small quantity of Prawn Spring Rolls being packed into Duck Spring Roll packaging. The affected product has already been removed from our stores. Product Display Date Use By Date Unique Product Code 6 Duck Spring Rolls 15 Dec 05 15 Dec 05 0236577
Only product with this date code is affected. Customers who have a shellfish allergy should not consume this product and are asked to return any products to their nearest Marks & Spencer store. Any other customer who has concerns with this product can also return it to their nearest store where a full refund will be given. Marks & Spencer has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign, which will inform all its members who are allergic to shellfish of the recall, via a mail shot. Customer safety is of paramount importance to Marks & Spencer and we take all issues regarding the production of our food extremely seriously. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.

MARKS & SPENCER

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: /www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/dec/marksspensersduckrolls

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Withdrawal of Iceland Cottage Pie - incorrect allergen labelling

08/12/2005

The standard ProdTrac software system traces allergens in ingredients, recipes and manufacturing batches of products. This not only helps enormously in ensuring that product labelling is accurate, it also enables the identification of individual batches of product that might be affected by an inadvertent allergen contamination.

If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

And you'll be surprised how inexpensive it can be, especially when it pays for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Iceland has withdrawn a batch of Cottage Pie (Chilled) 500g. Some packs may contain lasagne and therefore do not show the correct ingredients or allergy advisory statement. They contain egg, which is neither labelled as an ingredient nor specified as an allergy warning. This means that the product is unsafe for individuals who are allergic to or intolerant of egg.
Iceland has undertaken a full product withdrawal. Customer in-store notices (text reproduced below) have been displayed at the entrance of the stores, in the windows and at the point of sale. In addition, Iceland has also contacted the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK who will inform all their egg allergic members of the withdrawal via a mail shot.
No other Iceland products are known to be affected.

----------------------- Text of Iceland Product Withdrawal Notice -----------------------

Customer Notice: Product recall Iceland cottage pie (chilled) 500g use by 3 January 2006 Due to a packing error, some packs may contain Lasagne. Affected packs do not show the correct ingredients and allergy information. They contain egg which is not labelled as an ingredient, and not specified as an allergy warning.

There is no quality problem other than the packaging error.

If you have purchased this date code of product please return it to your nearest Iceland store for a full refund. No other date codes are affected.

If you have any concerns or questions please contact our Shop Manager or call our Customer Care line on 01244 842842.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

------------------------ End of Iceland Product Withdrawal text ------------------------

Further deatails of this product withdrawal may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/dec/icecotpie

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Morrisons withdraw Cream Profiteroles - incorrectly date coded

05/12/2005

The ProdTrac database includes in-built durability date validation. Durability dates can be automatically calculated and set from the batch production date. Any incorrectly dated product can be immediately identified and blocked. With the additional benefit that if you need to recall a product for any reason, you can immediately trace the movement of all required batches.

ProdTrac pays for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc has withdrawn its own brand Fresh Cream Profiteroles 12 pack, due to the incorrect use-by date inadvertently being applied on the label of the product. The retailer has removed the product from shelves and displayed point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) in all Morrisons stores to advise consumers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions that purchasers should take.

--------------------------- Text of Point-of-Sale Notice ---------------------------

Product recall: Morrisons Fresh Cream Profiteroles, 12pk Morrisons has withdrawn its own brand Fresh Cream Profiteroles, 12 pack, due to it being labelled with the incorrect Use By date. The Use By date can be found on the front of the pack. The recalled packs show a Use By date of 18th or 19th December when they should read 4th December.

Anyone who has purchased the product with a Use By date of the 18th or 19th December can eat it safely before the 4th December. If you do not wish to eat it, please return it to your nearest Morrisons Customer Service Desk for a full refund.

No other Morrisons products are affected

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and assure customers that this is an isolated incident.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/dec/profiteroles

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Withdrawal of Waitrose Traybake flapjacks - metal contamination

30/11/2005

If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

And you'll be surprised how inexpensive it can be, especially when it pays for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Waitrose has withdrawn its own brand Traybake Fruity Flapjacks and Traybake Butter Flapjacks due to contamination with metal fragments. Point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) have been displayed in all stores to alert customers to the withdrawal.

----------------------------- Text of Waitrose Point-of-Sale Notice -----------------------------

Important Notice to Customers
Product Recall
Waitrose Traybake Fruity Flapjacks and Butter Flapjacks
Product coded as follows:
Best Before February 9, 13 & 16
Some packs of these codes contain fragments of metal.
Any customer who has purchased a product with these dates should return it to Waitrose for a refund.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience to customers.

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/nov/traybake

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Recall of Go Ahead! Figfuls biscuits - potential microbiological issue

29/11/2005

When using the ProdTrac software system you can easily, immediately and reliably identify every batch of product where a contaminated ingredient batch has been used, and trace the distribution of those product batches into the supply chain. Contact us for more details.

United Biscuits (UK) Ltd has undertaken a product recall of a batch of its own brand Go Ahead! Figfuls 150g due to a potential microbiological issue associated with the pre-bake glaze. The company has issued a product recall notice (text reproduced below) in the national press and point-of-sale notices will be displayed in stores to notify the public of the recall.

----------------------------- Text of Product Recall Notice -----------------------------

PRODUCT RECALL
go ahead! figfuls
Best Before Date 25 MAR 06

go ahead! is voluntarily recalling the above product. We believe that this batch of go ahead! figfuls does not comply with our stringent quality standards.
We are asking customers to return any packs, opened or unopened, to us.
Only those products with the Best Before date shown above are affected.
No other go ahead! product is affected What you should do
Customers are asked to return any packs, for a full refund to:
go ahead! Consumer Response, Consumer Services Department, FREEPOST NAT4520, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1NZ.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any queries please contact our Freefone Consumer helpline on 0500 011710.
Helpline 0500 011710
9.00am-5.00pm

----------------------------- End of Recall Notice text -----------------------------

Further details of this product recall can be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/nov/goaheadfigfuls

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Recall of Kit Kat promotional packs - potential metal contamination

29/11/2005

Companies using the ProdTrac software system can immediately, reliably and easily identify all batches of product where contamination has occurred, or where a contaminated ingredient batch has been used. The program can also trace, instantaneously, the distribution of individual product batches into the supply chain. Contact us for more details.

Nestle UK Ltd has undertaken a product recall of two batches of promotional packs containing 10 bars of two finger milk chocolate Kit Ka$h. The product is potentially contaminated with metal as a result of faulty production equipment, which has since been fully investigated. The company will publish product recall notices (text reproduced below) in the national press on 30 November 2005.

----------------------------- Text of Product Recall Notice -----------------------------

Product Recall
Kit Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate 10 Pack
New Kit Kash Promotion Packs
Purchased From Tesco Stores Only
Between 18/11/05 and 28/11/05
Nestlé UK Ltd is recalling two batches of the above Kit Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Multipacks of 10 bars per pack, new Kit Kash promotion. This action is being taken as a precautionary measure as it has come to our attention that a very small number of these new special promotion packs could contain small particles of metal. The affected promotion packs would only have been purchased from Tesco Stores between 18/11/05 and 28/11/05 inclusive. Please be advised that none of these codes remain on sale.
We can reassure consumers who have purchased this new Kit Kash promotional pack from any other retailers, that they are perfectly safe to eat.
The affected products carry the following batch codes, which can be found underneath the seal on the back of the outer wrapper and on the individual bars: Batch Codes: 52981012 and 52991012
Any consumers who have purchased these affected new Kit Kash promotion packs are advised not to eat the product. Nestlé recommends that the affected bars inside be disposed of. For a full refund consumers are asked to send the empty multipack wrapper or one of the individual bar wrappers printed with either of these batch codes to:
Kit Kash Recall
PO Box 205
York
YO91 1XY
Customers wanting more information can telephone:
FREEPHONE 00800 637 85385
Between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 Monday – Friday
Nestlé UK Ltd would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and wish to reassure consumers of our continued commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Nestlé UK Ltd

----------------------------- End of Product Recall text -----------------------------

Further detailsof this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/nov/kitkatpromo

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Withdrawal of Willards peanut butter - high aflatoxin level

28/11/2005

Using the ProdTrac software system you can easily and reliably track the presence of contaminated ingredients in specific product batches, and trace the distribution of those product batches into the supply chain. Contact us for more details.

Zambezi Foods has withdrawn specific batches of Willards smooth peanut butter, produced by Cairns Food Ltd of Zimbabwe, due to high aflatoxin levels.

Zambezi Foods issued a product withdrawal notice (text reproduced below) to their customers on 21 November.

------------------------- Text of Zambezi Foods withdrawal notice -------------------------

Dear Customers, Routine safety tests have identified the presence of high aflatoxin levels in two batches of the following product.

Willards Peanut Butter 12x375ml
Batch number 385823 with Best Before 27/01/06
Batch number 375681 with Best Before 11/11/05
Only these batches are affected.

Please arrange for the collection/return of affected products to our store for a refund or replacement.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation. If you any questions please feel free to contact us on the co-ordinates below.

Regards
Zambezi
Unit 1&2 Lok n Store
27 Brunswick St.
Luton
LU2 0BW

T:+44 (0) 1582 454 016
F:+44 (0) 01582 454 380
M:+44 (0) 786 631 1451
Email: mmuchando@zambezi-enterprises.com
Website: www.zambezifoods.com

------------------------- End of Zambezi Foods withdrawal notice text -------------------------

Further details of this product withdrawal can be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/nov/willardspeanutbutter

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Recall of Marks & Spencer cakes - plastic contamination

23/11/2005

Marks & Spencer has recalled six own-brand cake products possibly contaminated by coloured plastic strands from a sieve used during the manufacturing process. The company has undertaken a product recall of the affected items and recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press.

-------------------------- Text of Product Recall Notice --------------------------

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL

MARKS & SPENCER FOOD

As a precautionary measure, we are recalling the following products. This is due to ther possible presence of coloured plastic strands from a sieve used during the manufacturing process.
The affected products have already been removed from our stores.

Only products with these date codes are affected. Affected products should not be consumed. Any customers in possession of these items should return them to their nearest store where a full refund will be given.
Customer safety is of paramount importance to Marks & Spencer and we take all issues regarding the production of our food extremely seriously.
We apologise to customers for any inconvenience caused.
MARKS & SPENCER

-------------------------- End of Product Recall Notice text --------------------------

Further details of this product recall can be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/nov/mands

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Recall of RJ’s Licorice Logs - undeclared gluten

09/11/2005

The standard ProdTrac software system traces allergens in ingredients, recipes and manufacturing batches of products. If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

You would be surprised how inexpensive it can be, as it can pay for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Fyna Foods Australia Pty Ltd - on behalf of RJ’s Licorice (NZ) - is conducting a consumer level recall of a batch of RJ’s brand Natural Licorice Logs Soft Eating. This product is incorrectly labelled, as it contains undeclared gluten from wheat flour which is not included in ingredients list. Consumers who suffer from a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.Consumers concerned about their health should consult their doctor. Consumers who do not suffer a gluten allergy or intolerance may safely consume this product.
Further details of this product recall may be found on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website at: www.foodstandards.gov.au/recallssurveillance/foodrecalls/currentconsumerlevelrecalls/confectionarylicoric3056.cfm

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Recall of Uncle Tobys Sultanas ‘n Bran cereal - risk of peanut contamination

07/11/2005

The standard ProdTrac software system traces allergens in ingredients, recipes and manufacturing batches of products. If you were suddenly faced with a contamination alert, perhaps of product batches that were used as components of other products, could you immediately trace the movement of all affected products with 100% accuracy? With the ProdTrac software system you can, giving complete assurance to retail customers.

You would be surprised how inexpensive it can be, as it can pay for itself many times over in resolving a single incident. Contact us for more details.

Uncle Tobys Foods Pty Limited is voluntarily recalling selected batches of its Plus Sultanas ‘n Bran 850g cereal. The decision to recall these batches is due to the discovery that an ingredient contains traces of peanuts. The recall only applies to the product of the nominated size and best before dates and to persons who are allergic to peanuts.Consumers who suffer from a peanut protein allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers concerned about their health should consult their health adviser. Consumers not allergic to peanut protein can safely eat this product.
Further details of this product recall may be found on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website at: www.foodstandards.gov.au/recallssurveillance/foodrecalls/currentconsumerlevelrecalls/breakfastcereallabel3051.cfm

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Morrisons withdraw cooked chicken fillets - product possibly undercooked

25/10/2005

Wm Morrisons Supermarkets plc has withdrawn its own brand 2 Roast Chicken Boneless Breast Fillets with a sugar glaze 240g, following a consumer complaint that the product was undercooked. The product is sold exclusively through Morrisons & Safeway stores.

The product batch withdrawn is:
2 Roast Chicken Boneless Breast Fillets with a sugar glaze, 240g
Batch code – L 5285
Use by date – 27th October 2005

Further details of this product withdrawal can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/oct/morrisonschicken

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Recall of a batch of Ryvita Original Crispbread - incorrect labelling

25/10/2005

Using the ProdTrac software system, you can easily and reliably track the presence of allergens in ingredients, recipes and product batches. Contact us for more details.

The Ryvita Company Ltd has recalled a batch of its Original Crispbread 250g due to a packaging error. A small batch of these packs actually contain the Ryvita Multigrain variety which contains soya and sesame seeds as ingredients. This makes the product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to or intolerant of these ingredients.

This product has been distributed to B&M stores and B&M warehouse in the north of England. The Ryvita Company Ltd has undertaken a full product recall. Allergy alert notices (text reproduced below) are to be placed in the local press and point-of-sale notices have been issued to the Ryvita Company Ltd customers for display in stores. The company has also contacted Allergy UK and the Anaphylaxis Campaign which will inform all their soya/sesame seed allergic members of the recall via a mailshot.

---------------------- Text of Recall Notice ----------------------

ALLERGY ALERT – SOYA & SESAME SEEDSRYVITA ORIGINAL CRISPBREAD 250g

Due to a packing error, RYVITA ORIGINAL 250g
packs showing ‘Best Before End 03.12.2005’ and batch number ‘3A 5175’ contain RYVITA MULTIGRAIN. The ingredients in RYVITA MULTIGRAIN include Soya and Sesame Seeds.

THE PRODUCT QUALITY IS NOT AFFECTED. Only a small number of these packs were produced, and no other RYVITA products are affected.

If you bought one of these packs at B&M and would like a free replacement, please post the packaging to The Ryvita Company Ltd, Old Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QW, giving your name and address. The postage cost will be refunded.

If you have any questions please call the Ryvita careline: 0500 562123

---------------------- End of Recall Notice text----------------------

Further details of this product recall may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/oct/ryvita

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Waitrose recall own-brand fruit muesli - presence of nuts

23/09/2005

Waitrose has undertaken a product recall of a batch of its own-brand Fruit Muesli 500g due to inadvertent inclusion of nuts. Product recall notices (text reproduced below) will be displayed in stores, and the company has contacted the Anaphylaxis Campaign, to inform all their nut allergic members of the withdrawal.

No other Waitrose products or batch codes are known to be affected.

------------------------- Text of recall notice -------------------------

Important Notice to Customers Product Recall Waitrose Fruit Muesli 500g
Best Before End Jan 2006 Batch Code 5149NF
Some packs of this code may contain nuts. No other batch codes are affected. Any customer who has purchased this product should return it to any Waitrose branch for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience.

------------------------- End of recall notice text -------------------------

Further details of this product recall may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/sep/waitrosemuseli

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Sainsbury’s recall incorrectly date-coded mini egg bites

14/09/2005

Sainsbury’s has undertaken a full product recall of its own-brand mini egg bites (12 per pack) 144g, due to the wrong 'use by' date inadvertently being applied.The company is placing product recall notices (text reproduced below) in national newspapers on 15 September 2005. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all Sainsbury’s stores.

-------------------------- Text of Recall and Point-of-Sale Notices --------------------------

PRODUCT ADVICE
SAINSBURY’S 12 MINI EGG BITES 144G
USE BY DATE OF 17TH OCTOBERA

batch of Sainsbury’s mini egg bites has an incorrect use-by date. The use-by date states 17th October when it should read 17th September. The use-by date can be found by looking on the front of the pack.Any customers who have purchased the product with the use by date of 17th October are advised to consume it by 17th September. Please note that the product is perfectly safe before this date.
We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused
Sainsbury’s CUSTOMER INFORMATION Sainsbury’s mini egg bites (144g) Use by 17-Oct-05A batch of Sainsbury’s mini egg bites has been labelled with the wrong use-by date. Customers who have purchased this product with a use by date of 17-Oct-05 are advised to eat it before 17-Sep-05.The use-by date can be found on the front of the product, as shown in the example above. Customers who have bought this product and do not wish to eat it should return it to their nearest Sainsbury’s store, where a full refund will be given.We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd.

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Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/sep/eggbites

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Withdrawal of Tesco Vegetable Spring Rolls - metal contamination

06/09/2005

Tesco Stores have withdrawn one date code of their own brand Frozen Vegetable Spring Rolls. The withdrawn product may contain fine metal shavings from faulty production equipment. Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores to advise customers of the batch code that has been withdrawn and direct them to Customer Services in store for further details.
The affected batch is:

Tesco own brand Frozen Vegetable Spring Rolls 240g
Display until end date: Feb 2006
Best before end date: May 2006

No other date codes of this product are known to be affected.
Further details of this product withdrawal can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2005/sep/tescovegrolls

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Withdrawal of Weight Watchers Mini Muffins - mould growth

01/09/2005

Anthony Alan Foods has withdrawn two pack sizes of Weight Watchers brand Single Choc Chip and Double Choc Chip Mini Muffins due to the presence of mould growth. The company manufactured the products under licence from Weight Watchers International Inc. Point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in all stores as of 31 August 2005, to advise consumers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they should take if they have already purchased the affected products.

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Weight Watchers®

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT

Due to an incident of spoilage, Weight Watchers are undertaking a precautionary product recall on the two products listed below. The affected products do not pose any health risks, and all affected lines have been withdrawn from sale and related stock has been disposed of. No other Weight Watchers products or batches have been affected.

Any customers who have recently bought any of the above products with the affected Best Before dates are requested to return the product to the store of purchase, where they will receive a full cash refund or a replacement pack of quality product.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause, and would like to reassure consumers that the quality and integrity of our products are of paramount importance and that we are taking this matter very seriously

For any further enquiries or to return products directly please contact:

Customer Services, Tel – 01226 201900
Anthony Alan Foods, Fax – 01226 288194
BBIC Innovation Way,
Wilthorpe, Barnsley,
S75 1JL.

WEIGHT WATCHERS on foods and beverages is the registered trademark of WW Foods, LLC. and is used under license.

WEIGHT WATCHERS for services and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used under license

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/sep/fafiminimuffin

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Waitrose recall 11 ready meals - foreign body contamination

31/08/2005

Waitrose has recalled 11 of its own brand chilled ready meals due to the possible presence of bristles from a cleaning brush. The only packs affected are those with use by dates between 24 August 2005 and 5 September 2005. The company advises that the affected products should not be consumed and should be returned to a local branch of Waitrose for a full refund. No other Waitrose products are known to be affected.

The company has issued a product recall notice (text reproduced below), and a consumer helpline has been set up on 0800 188884.

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Important Notice to Customers Product Recall
The following chilled ready meals have been recalled due to the possible presence of foreign objects. The products should not be consumed and should be returned to a local branch of Waitrose for a full refund.

Packs affected are only those with use by dates between 24th August 2005 and 5th September 2005.

Vegetable Cumberland Pie 400g
Cottage Pie 400g
Fishermans Pie 400g
Fishermans Pie 700g
Cumberland Pie 400g
Mashed Potato 450g
Liver and Bacon with Mashed Potato 400g
Bubble and Squeak 450g
Creamy Mash 450g
Mini Liver and Onions with Mashed Potato 300g
Sausage and Mash 400g

We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

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Further details of this product recall can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2005/aug/waitrose

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Recall of Tango carbonated drinks - possible fermentation

26/08/2005

Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd has undertaken a product recall of two flavours of its Tango carbonated drink due to the possibility of the products containing a naturally-occurring yeast. Growth of the yeast might generate a build up of carbon dioxide that could distort or burst the packaging.

Product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press, advising customers of the reason for the recall and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected product.

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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Tango Cherry 330ml cans and Tango Fruit Fling 330ml cans

Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd announces the recall of the following products;

Tango Cherry 330ml cans and Tango Fruit Fling 330ml cans, with best before end dates of June 2006 and July 2006. The best before date is featured on the base of the can.

Although not unsafe to drink, the products could contain a naturally occurring yeast, which might generate a build up of carbon dioxide that could distort or burst the packaging.

No other flavours or packaging formats of Tango are affected.

What to do:
If you have cans of either Tango Cherry or Tango Fruit Fling with these best before dates, please handle with care. Make a note of the best before date and the other serial number on the base of the can, contain the can in a plastic bag and dispose of in the normal manner. Then call Britvic’s consumer care line on 0845 850 5222 to arrange for reimbursement.
Please do not take the cans back to the place of purchase.

We wish to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/tango

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Withdrawal of Supreme brand spice powders - Sudan I and IV contamination

26/08/2005

Lubna Foods Ltd has issued a product recall in respect of Supreme brand Coriander Powder, Hot Curry Powder and Mild Curry Powder, due to contamination with the illegal dyes Sudan I and IV. The affected products were packed by Lubna Foods, who have placed point of sale notices (text reproduced below).

No other Supreme Brand products are known to be affected.

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Lubna Foods Ltd, 164 Garnett Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9HA, Tel: 00441274 731 728, Fax: 00 44 1274 733731, E-MAIL: lubnafoods@btinternet.com

To All Our Valued Consumers:

As a result of contamination found within the following products, the batch numbers are:

100gr Coriander Powder, Expiry Date:Dec 06
400gr Hot Curry Powder, Expiry Date: Dec 06
400gr Mild Curry Powder, Expiry Date Dec 06
100gr Mild Curry Powder, Expiry Date: Dec 06
100gr Hot Curry Powder, Expiry Date: Dec 06
The batch number for the above products is 031201

We have decided to recall these products. Therefore all our valued consumers are requested to return the product back to the premises from where the purchase was made and we shall reimburse you with a full credit for the goods returned.

Thank you.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/supremesudan

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Withdrawal of Nisa Today’s Heritage Ground Nutmeg - mould growth

25/08/2005

Nisa Today’s (Holdings) Limited has undertaken a product withdrawal of its own brand Heritage Ground Nutmeg 45g due to the presence of mould growth. Point of Sale notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in all stores, advising consumers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.

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NISA TODAY’S HERITAGE GROUND NUTMEG 45g
BBE MAR2007 L5094
BBE MAY2007 L5164

Quality Assurance checks have revealed that some batches of the above products do not meet the required high standards of product quality. This does not present any immediate risk to health although, as a precautionary measure, we are withdrawing this product from sale.

If you have purchased any of the above product from this store please return it for a complete refund.

No other products or codes are affected

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/nisanutmeg

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Withdrawal of Nisa Today’s Heritage Ground Nutmeg 45g - mould growth

25/08/2005

Nisa Today’s (Holdings) Limited has undertaken a product withdrawal of its own brand Heritage Ground Nutmeg 45g due to the presence of mould growth. Point of sale notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in all stores from 25 August 2005, advising consumers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.

-------------------------- Text of Point of Sale Notices --------------------------

CUSTOMER NOTICE
NISA TODAY’S HERITAGE
GROUND NUTMEG 45g
BBE MAR2007 L5094
BBE MAY2007 L5164

Quality Assurance checks have revealed that some batches of the above products do not meet the required high standards of product quality.

This does not present any immediate risk to health although, as a precautionary measure, we are withdrawing this product from sale.

If you have purchased any of the above product from this store please return it for a complete refund.
No other products or codes are affected

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Further details of this product withdrawal can be found on the Food Standards Agency at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/nisanutmeg

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Withdrawal of Waitrose Turkey Thighs - metal contamination

15/08/2005

Waitrose has undertaken a product withdrawal of its own brand Diced Turkey Thighs 500g due to the presence of aluminium particles on the surface of product. The presence of these aluminium particles, caused by machinery failure, makes this product unsafe for human consumption.
Brief point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) were placed in all stores on 12/08/2005, to advise consumers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.

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Waitrose Diced Turkey Thighs
Use by 13 August

A few packs of this product have been found to contain small particles of aluminium from a machinery failure. Any customer who has purchased a pack of this code is asked to return it to Waitrose for refund.
Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/waitroseturkey

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Recall of Queenswood organic pumpkin seeds - glass contamination

03/08/2005

Following complaints of small pieces of glass being found in the product, Queenswood Natural Foods Ltd has withdrawn specific batches of its organic pumpkin seeds.

Point-of-sale notices are to be displayed in all stores, advising customers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have already purchased any of the affected products.

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QUEENSWOOD
Queenswood Natural Foods Ltd
2 Robins Drive. BRIDGWATER. Somerset. TA6 4DL
Tel: (01278) 423440 Fax: (01278) 424084 August 3rd 2005
PRODUCT RECALL
Organic Pumpkin Seeds
This product has been withdrawn from sale as a precaution following the finding of a small piece of glass in two pre-packs of product.
As a precautionary measure, all sizes of the product are being recalled as follows:

ONLY THE BATCH NUMBERS QUOTED ABOVE ARE AFFECTED PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PRODUCT WITH THE QUOTED BATCH NUMBERS ARE KNOWN TO BE POSSIBLY AFFECTED.
The public are advised not to consume any product with the affected batch numbers. Queenswood customers are advised to return these goods to Queenswood Natural Foods for credit.
Please inform telesales about any product requiring return so that a collection note can be issued.
Queenswood Natural Foods Ltd would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/pumpkinseeds

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Recall of Jordans Special Fruit Muesli - undeclared presence of nuts

01/08/2005

W Jordan (Cereals) Ltd has undertaken a product recall of its own brand Special Fruit Muesli 750g due to inadvertent inclusion of nuts (including whole hazelnuts and brazil nuts). The undeclared presence of these nuts makes this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to nuts.

The company had placed product recall notices in the national press, to advise customers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected product. Jordans has also contacted the Anaphylaxis Campaign who will inform all their nut allergic members of the withdrawal via a mail shot.

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PRODUCT
RECALL NUT ALLERGY WARNING
Jordans Special Fruit Muesli 750g
Jordans is taking the precautionary measure of recalling packs of JORDANS SPECIAL FRUIT MUESLI, 750G, due to inadvertent inclusion of nuts ( including whole hazelnuts & brazil nuts) in some packs.

The product affected has the following codes printed on the back of the pack: Best Before 01 03 2006
LC5164D
OR
Best Before 01 03 2006
LC5164E
No other pack sizes or codes are affected by this recall.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Customers who have bought this product should dispose of the Muesli and return the empty packaging to Jordans at the following FREEPOST address. A full refund and product replacement will be given. Please include your return name & address.

Reference SFM01
Jordans Consumer Care Team,
FREEPOST BF304
Biggleswade
SG 18 9WE

If you have any cocerns please call our helpline on 0800 587 8901. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Your statutory rights are not affected.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/jordansmuseli

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Recall of Supercook Scotbloc Plain Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering - undeclared milk

01/08/2005

Supercook LLP has undertaken a full product recall of Supercook Scotbloc, Plain Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering, 300g size, due to undeclared milk ingredients. Milk products are not listed as an ingredient in the Plain Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering and as such it should not contain any milk products. The presence of milk products makes this item unsafe for individuals who are allergic to or intolerant to milk.

Product recall adverts - text reproduced below - are to be placed in the national press and a trade statement has been issued to its customers. In addition, Supercook LLP has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign who will inform all their milk allergic members directly via a mailshot of the recall.

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Product recall from Supercook
300g Plain Supercook Scotbloc Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering
Supercook is withdrawing supplies of the 300g Plain Scotbloc Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering, due to concerns that the item may contain milk or dairy ingredients which are not listed on the packaging. The product can be safely consumed by the majority of people but is unsuitable for people who are allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk and dairy products.

The production runs affected have Best Before dates between May 2006 – January 2007 and are numbered from 4334 to 5185. This information can be found on the top left hand corner on the front of the pack.

What should you do

If you are allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk and dairy products do not eat this product. For a full refund, please return the product and packaging to the store where purchased. Alternatively for a full refund (including postage), please send the product and packaging together with your name and address to:

Customer Care (Plain Scotbloc)
Supercook LLP
Sherburn-In-Elmet
Leeds LS25 6JA
England

Should you have any queries please call the Scotbloc helpline on: 01977 687403.

Alternatively you can email us at: info@supercook.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: NO other Supercook Scotbloc products are affected, this includes the 200g Plain and all other pack sizes of the Milk and White varieties.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/aug/scotbloc

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Withdrawal of Holland and Barrett Nature’s Harvest sunflower seed products - suspected glass contamination

27/07/2005

Holland and Barrett has withdrawn batches of two sunflower seed products from its Nature’s Harvest range. The withdrawal is a precautionary action following two complaints of a glass-like substance being found in the product.
The company has withdrawn the product from sale and displayed point-of-sale notices in all stores. These notices will advise customers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have already purchased one of the affected products. The text of the recall notice is displayed below.

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PRODUCT RECALL
Nature’s Harvest Salad Sprinkle 250g / 500g
Nature’s Harvest Sunflower Seeds 125g / 500g

These products have been temporarily withdrawn from sale as a precaution following a small number of reports of a suspected glass-like substance.

If you have any of these products at home please check the best before details listed below:

• Nature’s Harvest Salad Sprinkle 250g BBE Oct 2005 Batch No 20207
• Nature’s Harvest Salad Sprinkle 500g BBE Oct 2005 Batch No 20108
• Nature’s Harvest Sunflower Seeds 125g BBE Oct 2005 Batch No 20042
• Nature’s Harvest Sunflower Seeds 500g BBE Oct 2005 Batch No 22023

The public are advised not to consume any product with these Best Before dates, but to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Further details of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/jul/hollandbarrettsun

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Withdrawal of Nong Shim noodle based snacks - undeclared irradiated ingredients

15/06/2005

G.Costa & Company Ltd has withdrawn various varieties of Nong Shim brand noodle based snacks due to the undeclared presence of irradiated ingredients. The irradiation operation was not carried out at an approved food irradiation plant, and the import and sale of the products does not comply with the Food (Control of Irradiation) Regulations 1990. In addition, the products are not labelled as being irradiated, and so do not comply with The Food Labelling Regulations 1996.
The products are manufactured in Seoul, South Korea, and imported directly into the UK by G.Costa from the Nong Shim Company Ltd.

The products subjected to this withdrawal are:

PRODUCT NAME PACK SIZE Shrimp Twists 30x75g Packets Shin Ramyun Noodles 20x120g Packets Neoguri Seafood Hot Noodles 20x120g Packets Neoguri Mild Noodles 20x120g Packets Kim Chi Ramen Noodles 20x120g Packets Hamultangmyun (Seafood) Noodles 20x125g Packets Chicken Oolongmen Noodles 20x120g Packets Seafood Oolongmen Noodles 20x120g Packets Chapagetti/Chajang Noodles 20x140g Packets Champong Ramyun Noodles 24x124g Bowls Ansungtangmyun Noodles 20x125g Bowls Hot & Spicy Bowl Noodles 12x86g Bowls Kim Chi Bowl Noodles 12x86g Bowls Beef Oolongmen Cup Noodles 12x75g Bowls Japanese Udon Bowl Noodles 12x276g Bowls Shin Cup Pot Noodles 12x75g Pots Shin Cup Pot Noodles 6x75g Pots Seafood Oolongmen Noodles 12x75g Pots Chicken Oolongmen Noodles 12x75g Pots Kim Chi Oolongmen Noodles 12x75g Pots

Further deatils of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/jun/nongshim

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Withdrawal of Waitrose Traybake Chocolate Fudge Brownie - plastic contamination

26/05/2005

Following consumer complaints, Waitrose has announced the withdrawal of a batch of their own brand Traybake Chocolate Fudge Brownie due to contamination with small pieces of plastic. The pieces of plastic are thought to have originated from a plastic pen.
The affected batch has been withdrawn from sale, and point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in stores.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO CUSTOMERS
Product Recall

Waitrose Traybake Chocolate Fudge Brownie Product coded as follows: Best Before 28th June 2005 Some packs with this code do not meet our quality standards. Any customer who has purchased this Product should return it to any Waitrose Branch for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Further deatils of this product withdrawal may be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/may/waitrosealert

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Recall of Tesco Barbecue Flavoured Rice Cakes - Sudan I and Para Red contamination

29/04/2005

Tesco Stores Ltd. has issued a recall of their barbecue flavoured rice cakes 130g due to contamination with the illegal dyes Sudan I and Para Red. Sudan I and Para Red are not permitted colours under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995 and are not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.

All lot codes of product with the following 'best before' dates have been withdrawn from sale:

Tesco BBQ Flavoured Rice Cakes 130g
Best before End Nov 05
Best before End Dec 05
No other batch / date codes are known to be affected.

The company will be informing customers by placing a notice on the shelf where the product can normally be found. The notice will read:

Product recall
This concerns Tesco BBQ Rice Cakes 130g
Please ask at Customer Service Desk for details.

The notice will be being displayed from 30 April 2005.

Further details of this product recall, with images of the product packaging, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/apr/tescoricecakes

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Recall of Bart Ground Paprika and Co-op Ground Paprika - Para Red contamination

29/04/2005

Bart Spices Ltd has issued a recall of its own Bart brand ground paprika and Co-op brand ground paprika, due to contamination with the illegal dye Para Red. The company is undertaking a full product recall and is placing product recall notices in national newspapers on Saturday 30 April 2005. The text of the recall notice is reproduced below.

The Co-op has instructed all of its stores to remove the affected batch of own label product from sale. In addition, point-of-sale notices will be displayed.

------------------ Text of Barts Spices recall notice ------------------

PRODUCT RECALL Bart Spices is voluntarily recalling Ground Paprika jars sold in the United Kingdom. This also includes Paprika sold under the Coop label produced by Bart Spices.

Precautionary testing procedures highlighted that a limited number of our Ground Paprika products contained a trace amount of Para Red dye, which is not permitted for use in food. The affected batches are:

Bart Paprika, 48g (glass jar)
Batch Code 5032 Best Before End Dec 2007
Batch Code 5089 Best Before End Dec 2007
Coop Paprika, 46g (glass jar)
Batch Code 5075 Best Before End Feb 2007

No other batch numbers have been affected. Customers are advised to return the affected batch numbers to the manufacturer at the address below or the store where they purchased it, where they will receive a full cash refund or a replacement pack.

For more information consumers can visit www.bartspices.com Bart Spices, York Road, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4A

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Further details of this product recall, with images of the product packaging, can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/apr/bartcooppaprika

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Recall of Sainsbury's 'Freefrom' iced dessert - missing allergen information

28/04/2005

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd has recalled two of their own brand 'Freefrom' Iced Desserts 500ml size due to contamination with a dairy ingredient.

The 'Freefrom' Iced Desserts are described as dairy-free products and as such should not contain any dairy ingredient. The presence of dairy ingredients makes this item unsafe for individuals who are allergic to or intolerant to dairy products.

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd has undertaken a full product recall. Product recall notices are to be displayed in all stores. In addition product recall notices will appear in the national press on 28 April 2005.

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PRODUCT RECALL IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

FROZEN FREEFROM RASPBERRY ICED DESSERT 500ML (all date codes) FROZEN FREEFROM TOFFEE AND WALNUT ICED DESSERT 500ML (all date codes)

A routine quality check has identified traces of a dairy ingredient in the above products that are part of Sainsbury’s Freefrom range and are labelled as Dairy Free.

As a precautionary measure, Sainsbury’s is recalling these products.

Customers who have a dairy allergy and have bought these products should return them to any Sainsbury’s store where they will be given a full refund.

No other Sainsbury’s Freefrom products are affected.

We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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Further details of this product withdrawal can be found on the Food Standards Agency website at: www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/apr/sainsburyfreefrom

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Recall of Old El Paso products - contamination with illegal colour Para Red

21/04/2005

Old El Paso Foods has issued a full product recall of their Old El Paso Brand Dinner Kits for Enchiladas and Burritos, due to contamination with the illegal dye Para Red.

The products have been distributed to Tesco, Morrisons/Safeways, Sainsbury’s, Nisa, Asda, James Hall, Somerfields, Budgens, E.H Booths and Co-Op. Old El Paso Foods is placing product recall notices in national newspapers on Saturday 23rd April 2005. A copy of this product recall notice from Old El Paso Foods is reproduced below.

Para Red is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995 and is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose. Para Red is chemically very similar to Sudan I . It has been advised that, although there is very limited data available it would be prudent to assume that it could be a genotoxic carcinogen.

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MANUFACTURER’S ANNOUNCEMENT Old El Paso Burrito and Enchilada Dinner Kit

Old El Paso is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Old El Paso Burrito and Enchilada Dinner Kits.

Old El Paso is issuing the recall notice as a precautionary measure after learning that a very limited amount of these products may contain paprika with extremely low levels of a dye that is not approved for use in food.

The potentially affected products are listed below.

No other Old El Paso products or Burrito and Enchilada Dinner Kits are affected by this problem.

Customers ar