Withdrawal of Co-op crisps - undeclared ingredient information

15/12/2006

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.

The Co-op has undertaken a product withdrawal of all batches of its own-brand multi-pack ready salted and assorted crisps (containing ready salted flavour crisps) due to a cross contamination error resulting in the presence of milk in this product. The ready salted flavour crisps in these multi-packs have been found to contain casein (from milk), which is not labelled. These products may be unsafe for people with a milk allergy or milk intolerance.

Point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) have been displayed in all stores. In addition, the company has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, which will inform their milk allergic members of the withdrawal via their websites and direct mailing to members.

--------------------------------- Text of Co-op Recall Notice ---------------------------------

Customer information product recall
Co-op Ready Salted Crisps 6x25g
Co-op Assorted Crisps 6x25g
All use by dates

Due to the presence of a milk ingredient, customers with an allergy to milk are advised not to eat this product.

If you have bought the product, please return it for a full refund.

For further information and advice, please contact our Customer Careline on Freephone 0800 0686 727.

------------------------------ End of Co-op Recall NoticeText ------------------------------

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/dec/coopcrisps

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Update on recall of frozen ready-to-eat meals due to possible glass contamination – additional Asda products recalled

15/12/2006

The ProdTrac software system can give immediate and 100% accurate information on all batches of an affected product. This means that an initial recall announcement will be accurate by including ALL affected batches and excluding ALL non-affected batches. This accuracy continues throughout the operations, to trace product batches that may have been used as components of other products. 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.

Further to the previous recall announcement (14/12/2006) concerning the recall of Asda, Birds Eye and Sainsbury’s frozen ready-to-eat meals due to possible glass contamination, Asda Stores Ltd has now updated the list of affected date codes. The list of affected products is unchanged, the only additions to the original announcement are these extra date codes.

The following is an updated full list of all products; the additional date codes are highlighted:

Asda
Asda Sweet & Sour Chicken 500g - BB 16 Oct 2007; 17Oct 2007
Asda Chicken & Mushroom 500g - BB 24 Oct 07; 25 Oct 2007
Asda Pork Char Sui 500g - BB 18 Oct 07; 19 Oct 2007
Asda Chicken in Blackbean 500g - BB 31 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Chicken Tikka 400g - BB 12 Oct 2007; 13 Oct 2007; 27 Oct 2007; 28 Oct 2007
Asda Good For You Chicken in Peppercorn 400g - BB 13 Oct 2007; 16 Oct 2007; 03 Nov 2007; 04 Nov 2007
Asda Good For You Chicken Korma 400g - BB 20 Oct 2007; 25 Oct 2007
Asda Good For You Chicken Piri Piri 400g - BB 19 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Beef Chilli and Rice 400g - BB 19 Oct 07; 20 Oct 2007
Asda Good For You Sweet Chilli Chicken 400g - BB 12 Oct 07; 13 Oct 2007
Asda Brand Chicken Curry with Rice 400g - BB 18 Oct 2007; 19 Oct 2007; 27 Oct 2007; 28 Oct 2007; 31 Oct 2007; 01 Nov 2007; 02 Nov 2007; 03 Nov 2007
Asda Beef Curry with Rice 400g - BB 26 Oct 2007; 03 Nov 07
Asda Prawn Curry with Rice 400g - BB 25 Oct 07; 26 Oct 2007
Asda Sweet & Sour Chicken 400g - BB 20 Oct 07; 23 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Coconut & Coriander Chicken 400g - BB 20 Oct 07
Asda Brand Chunky Beef Chilli 400g - BB 18 Oct 07
Asda Smart Price Chicken Curry 300g - BB 25 Oct 2007; 26 Oct 2007
Asda Good for You Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice 400g - BB 01 Nov 07; 02 Nov 07
Asda Great Stuff Mild and Creamy Chicken Curry with Rice 300g - BB 03 Nov 07
Asda Brand Sticky Chilli Chicken with Egg Fried Rice 500g - BB 01 Nov 07

Bird's Eye
Birds Eye Chicken Curry with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Birds Eye Chicken Tikka Massala with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Birds Eye Beef Curry with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Birds Eye Prawn Curry with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Batch Codes: L6285, L6290, L6291, L6296, L6297, L6298, L6305 and L6311
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's Sweet & Sour Battered Chicken 500g
Sainsbury's Chicken in Blackbean Sauce 400g
Sainsbury's Be Good To Yourself Sweet & Sour Chicken 450g
Sainsbury's KIDS Creamy Chicken Curry with Rice 300g
Batch Codes: All products with the Best Before End Oct 2007

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/dec/frozenupdate

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Consumer alert notices have been placed in the national press to advise consumers of the actions that they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.
The affected products are:

Asda
Asda Sweet & Sour Chicken 500g - BB 16 Oct 2007; 17Oct 2007
Asda Chicken & Mushroom 500g - BB 24 Oct 07
Asda Pork Char Sui 500g - BB 18 Oct 07
Asda Chicken in Blackbean 500g - BB 31 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Chicken Tikka 400g - BB 12 Oct 2007; 13 Oct 2007; 27 Oct 2007
Asda Good For You Chicken in Peppercorn 400g - BB 13 Oct 2007; 16 Oct 2007; 03 Nov 2007; 04 Nov 2007
Asda Good For You Chicken Korma 400g - BB 20 Oct 2007; 25 Oct 2007
Asda Good For You Chicken Piri Piri 400g - BB 19 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Beef Chilli and Rice 400g - BB 19 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Sweet Chilli Chicken 400g - BB 12 Oct 07
Asda Brand Chicken Curry with Rice 400g - BB 18 Oct 2007; 19 Oct 2007; 27 Oct 2007; 31 Oct 2007; 01 Nov 2007; 02 Nov 2007; 03 Nov 2007
Asda Beef Curry with Rice 400g - BB 26 Oct 2007; 03 Nov 07
Asda Prawn Curry with Rice 400g - BB 25 Oct 07
Asda Sweet & Sour Chicken 400g - BB 20 Oct 07; 23 Oct 07
Asda Good For You Coconut & Coriander Chicken 400g - BB 20 Oct 07
Asda Brand Chunky Beef Chilli 400g - BB 18 Oct 07
Asda Smart Price Chicken Curry 300g - BB 25 Oct 2007; 26 Oct 2007
Asda Good For You Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice 400g - BB 01 Nov 07; 02 Nov 07
Asda Great Stuff Mild and Creamy Chicken Curry with Rice 300g - BB 03 Nov 07
Asda Brand Sticky Chilli Chicken with Egg Fried Rice 500g - BB 01 Nov 07

Bird's Eye
Birds Eye Chicken Curry with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Birds Eye Chicken Tikka Massala with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Birds Eye Beef Curry with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Birds Eye Prawn Curry with Rice Ready Meal 400g
Batch Codes: L6285, L6290, L6291, L6296, L6297, L6298, L6305 and L6311

Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's Sweet & Sour Battered Chicken 500g
Sainsbury's Chicken in Blackbean Sauce 400g
Sainsbury's Be Good To Yourself Sweet & Sour Chicken 450g
Sainsbury's KIDS Creamy Chicken Curry with Rice 300g
Batch Codes: All products with the Best Before End Oct 2007

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/dec

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Recall of Tesco Hot Salsa Dip - possible glass contamination

13/12/2006

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.

Tesco Stores Ltd has undertaken a product recall of a batch of its own brand Hot Salsa Dip 300g, due to possible glass contamination. Point-of-sale notices have been issued in all stores, to advise customers of the actions that they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.
The product recalled is:

Tesco Hot Salsa Dip 300g
Batch Code: BBE SEP 07

No other Tesco Stores Ltd products are known to be affected.
Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/dec/tescosalsa

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With drawal of Marks & Spencer Strawberry & Almond Crunch - incorrect allergy labelling

6/12/2006

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.

Marks & Spencer plc has undertaken a voluntary product withdrawal of a batch (identity UPC Code 0001243) of its own brand Strawberry & Almond Crunch breakfast cereal due to the omission of 'Milk' from the Allergy Advice box. The product contains whey powder, which is declared as an ingredient but ‘Milk’ has been omitted from the allergy advice box. Although the use of an allergy advice box is voluntary, it is strongly recommended that where they are used, they include all the specified allergens used in the food. In this case, although nuts, wheat and gluten are listed, milk is not, making this product potentially unsafe for people with a milk allergy.

The retailer has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK w ho will inform their at risk allergic members of the withdrawal via their websites.

No other Marks & Spencer plc products are affected.

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/dec/mandscrunch

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Recall of Nature's Table 'Hawaiian Mix' snacks - possible insect contamination

01/12/2006

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.
Nature’s Table (Cardiff) has undertaken a product recall of certain packs of 'Hawaiian Mix' 100g due to possible contamination by moth larvae/cocoons.

Point of sale notices (text reproduced below) are being displayed in relevant stores to notify the public of the recall.

--------------------------- Text of Nature’s Table Recall Notice ---------------------------

PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE

29th November 2006

Following a routine product shelf-life check, our Quality Control Department has requested the recall of the following product:
HAWAIIAN MIX dated BBE Feb 07 and BBE Mar 07

If you have any of these packs, will you either please return them to your point of purchase for a full refund, or send them to Nature’s Table Limited, at the address on the pack label.

(If you require further details of the recall, please ask at your point of purchase)

----------------- End of Nature’s Table 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/2006/dec/hawaiianmix

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Tesco withdraw Healthy Living Plain Tortilla Wraps - possible glass contamination

01/12/2006

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.

Tesco Stores Ltd has undertaken a product withdrawal of their own brand Healthy Living Plain Tortilla Wraps due to possible presence of small fragments of glass. The source of the potential contamination has been identified and remedial action has been taken.
Point-of-sale notices have been placed in all stores to advise consumers of the actions that they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.
The product withdrawn is:

Tesco Healthy Living Plain Tortilla Wraps, 8 pack
Batch Code: BBE 12/12/06 CV M1 332

No other Tesco Stores Ltd products are known to be affected.

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/dec/tescotortilla

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Withdrawal of Heinz Toddler’s product - allergen labelling error

21/11/2006

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.

H J Heinz Co. Ltd. has withdrawn their own brand Toddler’s Own Sweet Potato & Beef Casserole 250g (Stage 3 for 12 months+), due to a labelling error resulting in incorrect product and allergen information.

In some cases, the product with outer sleeves labelled as Heinz Toddler’s Own Sweet Potato & Beef Casserole meals may actually contain Rice and Lamb Curry pots. These contain milk which is not listed in the ingredients list, and may be unsafe for people with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

The company has issued a consumer allergen alert notice (text reproduced below) in the national press and point of sale notices in stores selling the product to notify the public of the consumer alert. The company has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, who have informed their at risk allergic members of the alert via their websites and a mailshot.

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IMPORTANT ADVICE TO PARENTS WITH TODDLERS ALLERGIC OR INTOLERANT TO COW’S MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

Heinz Toddler’s Own

Sweet Potato & Beef Casserole 250g

Stage 3 12 months +

It has come to our attention that some Heinz Toddler’s Own meals with outer sleeves labelled as Sweet Potato & Beef Casserole may actually contain Rice & Lamb Curry pots. The Rice & Lamb Curry product contains milk that is not listed in the ingredients list of the Sweet Potato & Beef Casserole product. The correct variety description is printed on the peel-off film on the meal inside the outer sleeve.

Parents with toddlers who are allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk and dairy products should check that the outer sleeve on the Heinz Toddler’s Own Sweet Potato & Beef Casserole matches the product name on the peel-off film. Do not use this product if the name on the peel-off film is Rice & Lamb Curry but contact the Heinz UK Careline on 08000 151557 for a full refund, or in the Republic of Ireland 1800 696979.

No other Heinz products are affected.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/

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Batchelors recall Chicken Flavour 'Super Noodles' - possible plastic contamination

21/11/2006

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.

Batchelor s has undertaken a product recall of certain batches of Chicken Flavour Super Noodles due to the possible presence of small pieces of hard white plastic in the flavouring sachet.

The company has placed product recall notices (text reproduced below) in the national press and point-of-sale notices in stores, to advise 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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PRODUCT RECALL

Batchelors Super Noodles

Chicken Flavour: 100g

A small number of the above foil packs may contain small pieces of hard white plastic, and are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

These packs can be identified by the coding detail found in the Best Before End information box on the back of the pack as set out below:

APR08 6307 WF xx:xx
OR
APR08 6308 WF xx:xx
OR
APR08 6309 WF xx:xx

Where xx:xx denotes time of manufacture.

Only batches referenced 6307, 6308 and 6309 are affected by this recall. No other Super Noodles products or other Batchelors products are affected by this recall notice.

What you should do

If you have purchased a pack of Batchelors Super Noodles Chicken flavour 100g coded 6307, 6308 or 6309 please do not consume the product, and return the pack to the address below where a full refund will be given

Consumer Relations Dept.

FREEPOST PE377
Hardwick Road
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4BR

We apologise for any inconvenience.

If you have any queries please contact our freephone consumer help line on: 0800 0853959

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/supernoodles

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Withdrawal of Spar flapjacks – allergen labelling error

16/11/2006

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.

SPAR (UK) Ltd has withdrawn three varieties of its own-brand flapjacks 90g, due to a packaging error resulting in incorrect allergen labelling information.

The Chocolate Flavoured Top Flapjack contains soya as an ingredient that has not been declared on the label.

The Caramel Flapjack contains soya and sulphites that have not been declared in the ingredients list.

The Bakewell Flapjack contains sulphites which are not declared on the ingredients list.

These products could present a risk to people who are sensitive to sulphites or allergic to soya.

The retailer has undertaken a product withdrawal of the affected products. Point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) have been displayed in affected stores to notify the public of the withdrawal. In addition, the company has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, which will inform their soya-allergic members and those sensitive to sulphites of the withdrawal via their websites and a mailshot.

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PRODUCT RECALL

SPAR has withdrawn all its range of SPAR Flapjacks 90g as they do not have the correct information on the labels.

In particular for those consumers with allergies to Soya and Sulphites the products Chocolate, Caramel and Bakewell Flapjacks contain these ingredients and they are not mentioned on the labels.

These products may be unsafe for those people who are allergic to soya or sulphites so we are recalling them.

There are 3 SPAR Brand products affected:

If you have any affected product at home please return it, we will be happy to provide a full refund.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/sparflapjack

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Withdrawal of Sainsbury’s multi-pack crisps – allergen labelling error

16/11/2006

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 withdrawn certain batches of its own brand multi-pack crisps due to a labelling error resulting in incorrect allergen information. The multi-pack Sausage & Tomato flavour crisps contain lactose, which is not labelled. The multi-pack Roast Chicken flavour crisps concerned contain whey protein, which is not labelled. Both products may be unsafe for people with a milk allergy or who are lactose intolerant.

Withdrawal notices have been placed in the national press and point-of-sale notices displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have purchased the affected products. The retailer has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK who will inform their at-risk allergic members of the withdrawal via their websites.

The products withdrawn are:

• Multi-Pack Sausage & Tomato flavour Crisps 6 X 25g packs
• Multi-Pack Roast Chicken flavour Crisps 6 X 25g packs

All date codes are subject to the withdrawal.

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/multipack

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Aldi recall all batches of Northern Catch Seafood Sticks - possible microbiological co ntamination

16/11/2006

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.

Aldi Stores Ltd has recalled all batches of Northern Catch Seafood sticks due to possible microbiological contamination. A full product recall is being undertaken as a precautiona ry measure. Recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press and point of sale notices displayed in all Aldi stores.

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Important Customer Notice

Product Recall

Northern Catch 15 Seafood Sticks

250g (Ready to Eat).

THIS APPLIES TO ALL DATE CODES

Aldi Stores Ltd are recalling this product due to a possible microbiological problem.

Customers who have bought this product are asked to return it to their nearest Aldi store, where a full refund or replacement will be given.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation.

Aldi Stores Ltd.

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
/www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/northerncatch

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Recall of ‘ShhWeeties’ Toffee Popcorn Confectionery - incorrect allergen labelling

13/11/2006

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.

Nature’s Finest Foods Ltd has undertaken a product withdrawal of ‘ShhWeeties’ branded Toffee Popcorn Confectionery 50g pack, due to a labelling error resulting in incorrect allergen information. The product contains milk and soya and does not show the correct ingredients or allergy advisory statement, making it product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to the undeclared ingredients.

The company has placed point-of-sale notices in all stores to notify the public of the withdrawal. The notice advises consumers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they should take if they have already purchased the affected product. The company has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, who have informed their at-risk allergic members of the withdrawal.

The product withdrawn is:

‘ShhWeeties’ branded Toffee Popcorn 50g Pack

All date codes are subject to the withdrawal.

No other Nature’s Finest Foods Ltd. products are known to be affected.

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/schweetiespopcorn

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Recall of Waitrose Chicken Breast Chunks – undeclared egg

03/11/2006

Waitrose has undertaken a full product recall of a batch of Frozen Chicken Breast Chunks 300g. Some packs may unintentionally contain traces of egg which is not declared and which makes this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to egg.
Product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press and point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores. The company has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK who will inform all their egg allergic members of the recall.

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

Waitrose Chicken Breast Chunks 300G (frozen)

Waitrose is recalling packs of Waitrose Frozen Chicken Breast Chunks (300g) as the product contains traces of egg. Any customer with an egg allergy could be affected by this product.

The product has the following date code printed on the front of the pack.

Best Before End: Oct 07

No other products are affected by this recall

What you should do

This product should not be consumed by anyone who has an egg allergy and can be returned to any branch of Waitrose for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Waitrose Customer Services: 0800 188 884

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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/2006/nov/chickenchunks

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Recall of Nairn’s Organic Herb Oatcakes - possible glass contamination

03/11/2006

Simmers of Edinburgh has recalled batches of Nairn’s Organic Herb Oatcake product due to possible glass contamination. The company has removed the product from sale and is working with relevant retailers to ensure that potentially affected product is withdrawn from sale and consumers advised of the problem.

Product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press and in stores to alert consumers of the problem and advise them of what actions to take if they have purchased the product.

----------------------- Text of Simmers of Edinburgh recall notice -----------------------

IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY NOTICE

Nairns are recalling all packets of

NAIRN’S ORGANIC HERB OATCAKES

With the Best Before Dates of

• 8 April 2007 (Production Code 4066 )
• 25 March 2007 (Production Code 3836 )
• 25 February 2007 (Production Code 3446 )

The reason for this recall is that we are concerned about the possibility that glass may have been introduced to this product with one of the ingredients unique to this product.

THIS ALERT ONLY CONCERNS NAIRN’S ORGANIC HERB OATCAKES.

NO OTHER NAIRN’S PRODUCTS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS ALERT.

We have instructed all retailers who stock this product to remove it from their shelves with immediate effect.

If you have a packet of Nairn’s Organic Herb Oatcakes with any of the Best Before Dates above, please do not eat them, but return them to us at:
Nairn’s
90 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5UU

We will provide you with a full refund for the cost of the product and your postage.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

New unaffected stock will be supplied as soon as possible.

Please note that your statutory rights are not affected by this notice.

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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/2006/nov/naimsoatcake

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Recall of Nisa-Today’s Heritage meat products – incorrect allergen labelling

03/11/2006

Nisa-Today’s (Holdings) Ltd. has withdrawn its own brand ‘Heritage Garlic Sausage 100g pack’ and ‘Heritage Pork Luncheon Meat 100g pack’, due to a labelling error. The products contain gluten, mustard, sulphites and wheat and do not show the correct ingredients or allergy advisory statement. They contain ingredients that are not labelled and are not specified as an allergy warning, making this product unsafe for individuals who may be allergic to the undeclared ingredients.

The company has issued point of sale notices (text reproduced below) in all stores to notify the public of the withdrawal. The company has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, which will inform its at risk allergic members of the recall via its websites and a mailshot.

----------------- Text of Nisa-Today’s (Holdings) Ltd. customer notice -----------------

CUSTOMER NOTICE

NISA TODAY’S HERITAGE GARLIC SAUSAGE 100G

NISA TODAY’S HERITAGE PORK LUNCHEON MEAT 100G

ALL DATE CODES

These products have been withdrawn from sale due to a labelling error by the supplier. The ingredient declaration and allergy advice are incorrectly labelled on the packaging.

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 recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/nisatodaywithrawal

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Recall of Waitrose Natural Cottage Cheese – possible rubber contamination

03/11/2006

Waitrose has undertaken a product recall of a batch of its own brand Natural Cottage Cheese 500g due to the possible presence of small pieces of rubber thought to have originated from a rubber seal. The company has issued product recall notices (text reproduced below) in the national press and point-of-sale notices are displayed in all stores.

-------------------------- Text of Waitrose product recall notice --------------------------

PRODUCT RECALL

Waitrose Natural Cottage Cheese 500g

Waitrose is taking the precautionary measure of recalling pots of Waitrose Natural Cottage (500g) due to the possible presence of pieces of a rubber seal.The product affected has the following date code printed on the lid.

Use by 6th November

No other pack sizes or products are affected by this recall.

What you should do
This product should not be consumed and should be returned to any branch of Waitrose for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Waitrose customer services - 0800 188 884

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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/2006/nov/cottagecheese

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Recall of Waitrose Chicken Breast Chunks – undeclared egg

03/11/06

Waitrose has undertaken a full product recall of a batch of Frozen Chicken Breast Chunks 300g. Some packs may unintentionally contain traces of egg which is not declared and which makes this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to egg.

Product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press and point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores. The company has also been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK who will inform all their egg allergic members of the recall.

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Waitrose Chicken Breast Chunks 300G (frozen)

Waitrose is recalling packs of Waitrose Frozen Chicken Breast Chunks (300g) as the product contains traces of egg. Any customer with an egg allergy could be affected by this product.

The product has the following date code printed on the front of the pack.

Best Before End: Oct 07

No other products are affected by this recall

What you should do

This product should not be consumed by anyone who has an egg allergy and can be returned to any branch of Waitrose for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Waitrose Customer Services: 0800 188 884

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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/2006/nov/chickenchunks

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Recall of Heinz Chicken & Mushroom Toast Toppers – incorrect allegen labelling

03/112006

H.J. Heinz Co. Ltd has recalled a batch of its own brand Chicken & Mushroom Toast Toppers (128g) due to a packaging error. Some tins are labelled as Chicken & Mushroom but contain the Ham & Cheese topping, and therefore do not show the correct ingredients or allergy advisory statement. They contain mustard, which is not labelled as an ingredient and is not specified as an allergy warning, making this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to mustard.

The company has issued press notices and point of sale notices, which will be displayed in affected stores to notify the public of the recall. In addition, the company has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, which will inform their mustard allergic members of the recall via their websites and a mailshot.

The affected product is:

Heinz Chicken & Mushroom Toast Toppers – 128g

Best Before End: 01 2009

Product Code: VH1

Date Code: 6256

Time Code: 0900 to 1830

No other HJ Heinz Co. Ltd products are known to be affected

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/nov/heinztoppers

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Recall of Asda Simply Porridge – possible cross-contamination with nuts

02/10/2006

Asda Stores Ltd has recalled all batches of its own-brand 500g packs of ‘Simply Porridge’. The affected packs may contain nuts, which makes this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to nuts.

The retailer has placed product recall notices (text reproduced below) in the national press and point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores to alert customers to the recall. In addition, the company has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK and advised them of the recall.

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Simply Porridge retail price £1.28
Barcode - 05050854500299

We test everything we sell to make sure that it's safe to eat.

Recently some traces of nuts have been found in our Asda Simply Porridge, which shouldn't be there.

Any customer who suffers from nut allergies could be affected by this product, so that's why we're taking it off our shelves.

We're asking all of our customers who might have bought this porridge to bring it back to their nearest Asda store and we will give them their money back.

As always, we are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

No other products are affected by this recall.

For further details call our customer service team 0500 100055.

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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/2006/nov/porridgealert

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New Primebake recall retailer brand garlic and speciality bread products – possible metal contamination

26/10/ 2006

New Primebake Ltd has recalled some batches of garlic and speciality bread products, sold in major supermarkets, because they could be contaminated with metal. The recalled batches were manufactured by New Primebake and packed under four brand names: Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose. The source of the possible contamination has been identified and remedial action has been taken.

The company has placed product recall notices in the national press and has been working with the relevant retailers to make sure potentially affected products are withdrawn from sale and customers are informed about the problem.

The products being withdrawn are:

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

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:

www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2006/oct/primebake

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Update on Cadbury chocolate products recall - possible Salmonella contamination

30/06/2006

Cadbury Schweppes has provided more specific details of its seven own-brand products that it is recalling due to possible Salmonella contamination:

1. The particular Freddo product that is being recalled is the one where '10p' is printed onto the foil that each product is wrapped in. Some boxes have '10p' printed on the box and not on the individual foil – these are not being recalled.

2. The following Freddo products are not affected by the recall:

• Freddo unflashed (without 10p marked on wrapping): unit number (SKU) 11000482
• Freddo Caramel 10p: unit number (SKU) 11000483

3. In addition, the Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint 250g bar, which has been recalled, is also available with 33% extra free printed onto the foil. Please note these are also being recalled.

Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2006/jun/cadbury

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Cadbury Schweppes Plc has undertaken a full product recall of seven different own brand chocolate products due to possible contamination with Salmonella montevideo. A press notice (text reproduced below) has been issued to alert consumers to the reasons for the recall and the actions they can take if they have purchased the affected products.

All Lots and Best Before Date codes of the affected products are to be recalled. As the products do not comply with food safety requirements and will be on sale in a variety of outlets dealing with confectionery goods, local authorities have been requested to contact relevant food business operators to ensure that they are removed from sale, if necessary using the powers under the Food Safety Act to ensure that this is achieved. Cadbury Schweppes Plc has made arrangements for return of products through the trade.

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press release

23 June 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cadbury is conducting a recall of seven of its products in the UK.

The products affected are:

250 gram - Cadbury Dairy Milk Turkish
250 gram - Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel
250 gram - Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint
Cadbury Dairy Milk 8 Chunk
1 kilogram - Cadbury Dairy Milk
Cadbury Dairy Milk Button Easter Egg - 105gram
Cadbury Freddo 10p

This is being done purely as a precautionary measure, as some of the products may contain minute traces of salmonella. Cadbury has identified the source of the problem and rectified it, and is taking steps to ensure these particular products are no longer available for sale.

Cadbury expects to have fresh stocks of these products back on the market in the near future.

The decision was made in consultation with the Food Standards Agency with whom Cadbury has worked closely.

"We've been making chocolate for over 100 years and quality has always come first", said Simon Baldry, the UK Managing Director of Cadbury. "We have taken this precautionary step because our consumers are our highest priority. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Cadbury is inviting consumers to return the products to Cadbury Recall, Freepost MID20051, Birmingham B30 2QZ for a full refund or ring our helpline number 0800 818181.

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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/2006/jun/cadburychoc

See also the 30 June 2006 update on this product recall.

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Unilever UK has undertaken a product recall of selected packs of Flora Original Spread due to the presence of an undesirable flavour in the product. Product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press and point-of-sale notices isplayed in their customers’ stores to advise consumers of the reason for the recall and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected product.

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PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE

Flora Original Spread 1Kg

Our quality checks have identified the possibility that a number of packs of Flora Original Spread 1Kg from within a specific production batch have developed an undesirable flavour. The flavour may be described as burnt or metallic and of variable intensity.

Our investigations have determined that over-heating of the product during a production stoppage has resulted in this flavour defect. The flavour can, at its most extreme, be highly unpleasant and is certainly not up to the high quality standard you should expect from Flora products.

If you have purchased Flora Original Spread 1Kg with a Best Before date of 02-09-06 and the following time code against it on the lid...

02-09-06 06:00 through to 02-09-06 08:00
(the product also carries a code of L61400J119 beneath the Best Before Date)

...please call the Flora careline on 0800 146252

Please note that no other Flora products or production codes are affected.

It is of the utmost importance to us that our products reach you in perfect condition, so please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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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/2006/jun/flora

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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.

Thomas Tunnock Ltd has recalled certain batches of own brand 4 and 8 carton Snowballs and 4 pack Caramel Log Wafers due to packaging errors resulting in incorrect labelling information. Although the internal wrapping on the individual Snowballs is correct, the product contains gluten, which is not declared in the ingredients list or contained in an allergy advisory statement on the outside package. Similarly, the Caramel Log Wafers contain soya, which is not declared in the ingredients list or contained in an allergy advisory statement on any part of the packaging. This makes these products unsafe for individuals who are allergic to or intolerant of gluten and/or soya.

Affected batches of both products have been withdrawn, and a notice (text reproduced below) has been placed on the company's website - www.tunnock.co.uk/news.htm - alerting all customers to the errors. In addition, Thomas Tunnock Ltd has been in contact with Allergy UK, Coeliac UK and The Anaphylaxis Campaign, which will inform its gluten and/or soya allergic members of the recall via a mailshot.

----------------------- Text of Tunnock's Recall Notice -----------------------

Customer Notice
Allergy Alert - Gluten and Soya

4 & 8 pack cartons of Snowballs
Date code - Use by 07 October 2006 (Prior)

Four packs of Caramel Logs
Date code - Use by 09 December 2006 (Prior)

Due to a labelling error on 4 & 8 pack cartons of Snowballs and four packs of Caramel Logs, Thomas Tunnock ltd has withdrawn these products from sale and is replacing them with correctly labelled stock as quickly as possible.

Gluten - the omission of Gluten on the ingredient list [and the absence of an allergy warning] on the outer packaging of Snowballs makes these biscuits/cakes unsafe for individuals who suffer from a Wheat/Gluten allergy.

Soya - the omission of Soya on the ingredients list of packs of four Caramel Logs makes these biscuits unsafe for individuals who suffer from an allergy to Soya.

If you suffer from either of these allergies and currently have any cartons of Snowballs or packs of Caramel Logs which you purchased before this labelling error was corrected, you are invited to return them to us for a full refund.

Snowballs and Caramel Logs can be eaten safely by people who do not suffer from these allergies.

If you have any questions on these products, please call Fergus Loudon/Jim Syme 01698 813551.

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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/2006/jun/tunnocks

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Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd has recalled a certain date code of its own-brand canned Tuna Steak in Spring Water 3 x 80g and canned Tuna Steak in Brine 3 x 80g products, due to a suspected can defect resulting in post-processing spoilage. The products from sale and product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the press to alert consumers of the problem and advise them of what actions to take if they have purchased the product. See also the recall notice at www.sainsburys.co.uk/shoppingandservices/FAQs/sainsburys_faqs/product_recall.htm?prevUrl=%2fsearch.htm%3fquery%3drecall%26x%3d6%26y%3d1

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PRODUCT RECALL
SAINSBURY'S TUNA STEAK IN SPRING WATER (3 X 80G PACK ONLY)

SAINSBURY'S TUNA STEAK IN BRINE (3 X 80G PACK ONLY)

BEST BEFORE END DATE DECEMBER 2009

Due to a packaging defect we have received some complaints of spoilt product. As a precautionary measure we are asking customers who have bought these products to return them to a store where they will receive a full refund.

No other can sizes are affected by this recall, and we apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.

Sainsbury's

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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/2006/jun/sainsburytuna

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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.

Julian Graves Ltd has undertaken a product recall of certain batches of its own brand Omega Seed Mix, due to the presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) will be displayed in all stores as well as on the company’s website - www.juliangraves.com/?PageID=631&NewsID=202 - to advise 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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JULIAN GRAVES LIMITED

PRODUCT RECALL
500g Omega Seed Mix
BBE: Jan 2007
Batch Codes: 6100T4A, 6101T4A, 6101N4A

Despite rigorous checks, we have discovered that some packs of the above named product do not meet our usual stringent quality standards. As a precaution we are recalling the whole batch.

We therefore request that any customers that have purchased this particular product return it to the nearest branch for a full refund or replacement

No other best before date or any other product is affected.

Julian Graves Ltd offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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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/2006/jun/omegaseeds

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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.

Pluma UK Ltd has undertaken a full product recall of a batch of La Rochelle brand Duck Orange & Cream Pâté 150g and Farmhouse Style Pâté 150g. The products have each been incorrectly labelled with the ingredients and allergy information for the other variety of pate. As a result, the packaging on both products does not display either a correct ingredient list or allergy advisory statement. The omission of the correct ingredients and an allergy warning from the label makes these products unsafe for individuals who are allergic or intolerant to milk, mustard and wheat/gluten.

Point of sale notices (text reproduced below) are being displayed in all Booker Cash & Carry branches. In addition, Pluma UK Ltd has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign, which will inform all of its dairy, mustard and wheat/gluten allergic members of the recall directly via a mail shot.

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Customer Notice

Food Alert

La Rochelle 150g Duck Orange & Cream Pate,
Date code Use by: 4th August

La Rochelle 150g Farmhouse Style Pate,
Date Code Use by: 28Th July

Due to a labelling error La Rochelle Duck Orange & Cream Pate packs contained Farmhouse Style Pate.

The La Rochelle Farmhouse Style Pate packs contained Duck Orange & Cream Pate.

Because of this labelling error & a subsequent risk for people with coeliac disease or with a wheat or milk allergy these products (with the use by codes shown above) should be returned to your Booker Cash & Carry for a full refund.

If you have any queries on these products please contact “La Rochelle” on 01959 571666.

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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/2006/jun/pluma

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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.

British Bakeries has recalled a batch of Scottish Plain Batch Bread 800g loaves - packed under the Mother’s Pride and Tesco brand names - due to possible contamination with metal fragments. The contamination occurred after an isolated mechanical failure at one of British Bakeries Scottish bakeries.

The manufacturer has placed product recall notices (reproduced below) in the national press to inform consumers what actions they should take if they have purchased the product.

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PRODUCT RECALL
MOTHER'S PRIDE SCOTTISH PLAIN BATCH BREAD 800G MEDIUM CUT
Best before 1 June 2006
TESCO SCOTTISH PLAIN BATCH BREAD 800G
Best before 1 June 2006

British Bakeries announces the recall, as a precautionary measure, of its Mother’s Pride Scottish Plain Batch Bread 800g Medium Cut and of Tesco Scottish Plain Batch Bread 800g.

The affected loaves have a best before date of 1 June, 2006. They were sold in Tesco and a wide range of other retailers across the UK but mainly in Scotland from Monday 29 May.

The recall follows a short, isolated mechanical failure at one of British Bakeries’ Scottish bakeries. As a result, a very small number of loaves may contain metal fragments. Although the risk is small, British Bakeries has taken this precautionary measure because it believes the health and safety of consumers is paramount.

No other products have been recalled. British Bakeries asks anyone with an affected loaf to return it to the retailer at which it was purchased for a full refund.

For further information please contact the British Bakeries consumer care line on 020 7255 5483

British Bakeries

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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/2006/may/britishbakeries

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As a direct result of consumer complaints to the company, Kellogg Europe Trading Ltd has issued advice to consumers regarding a taint affecting a small number of packs within certain batches of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 750g packs. The complaints received have all been of a similar nature, reporting an unusual odour on opening the product and an off taste if consumed.

Kellogg is placing advisory notices (text reproduced below) in the national press, to inform consumers what actions they should take if they are concerned about the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes they have purchased.

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CONSUMER ADVISORY
KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES – 750g ONLY

Kellogg has received a small number of complaints from UK customers informing us of an unusual odour from packaging on 750g packs of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes only.

The product is u not harmful u if consumed. However in the unlikely event that you experience an unusual odour from 750g packs of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, we would advise consumers to retain the pack top with date code and to contact our Consumer Services at the free phone number below.

We would like to reassure all consumers that this advisory only relates to a small number of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 750g packs with best before Dates from 20th March 2007 to 17th May 2007 (inclusive)

No other Kellogg products or pack sizes are involved and this packaging issue has been identified and resolved.

Kellogg is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards. We would like to sincerely apologise to the small number of consumers inconvenienced.

KELLOGG CONSUMER SERVICE NUMBER:
Tel: 0800 731 4994 Lines are open from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday- Sunday.

This advisory relates to packs sold in the UK.
Republic of Ireland packs are not affected.

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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/2006/may/kellogs

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Robin Food Industries - 5/ 64 Meadow Ave, Coopers Plains, Queensland 4108, Australia - is conducting a recall of a batch of Qifeng Edible Candy Blow Bubbles as a precautionary health measure. The product contains ingredient not permitted for use in this type of food and, if consumed undiluted, may cause an adverse health reaction.

The affected product is:

No other Robin Food Industries products are known to be affected.

Customers who may still have unused product have been asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of purchase for a full cash refund.

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/ediblecandyblowbubbl3172.cfm

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Recall of IXL Raspberry Conserve - possible glass contamination

28/03/2006

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.

SPC Ardmona is conducting a recall of specific batches of Raspberry Conserve as a precautionary health measure due to the possibility that they may contain very small glass pieces which were found in an imported ingredient. Customers are asked to not consume any affected product and to return it to the point of purchase for a full cash refund or contact the Consumer Hotline on 1800 063 923.

The affected products are:

No other IXL products or SPC Ardmona products are affected. The recall applies only to the above products with the nominated size and best before dates.

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/raspberryconservefor3170.cfm

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Recall of Morrisons Hot Cross Buns and White Bread Baps - possible metal contamination

20/03/2006

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.

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc has withdrawn certain batches of its own brand Hot Cross Buns and Soft Sliced White Bread Baps, due to the possible presence of small pieces of metal. Point-of-sale notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in all stores, to advise customers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected product.

No other batches of the products are known to be affected.

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PRODUCT RECALL
Morrisons Hot Cross Buns, 6 pack, 75p
Morrisons Soft Sliced White Bread Baps, 12 pack, 69p

ALL DATE CODES UP TO AND INCLUDING 21st March 2006

We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling Morrisons Hot Cross Buns and Morrisons Soft Sliced White Bread Baps, as some may contain small pieces of metal.

If you have bought these products, do not eat them. Please return them to us for a full refund.

NO OTHER MORRISONS HOT CROSS BUNS OR WHITE BREAD BAPS ARE AFFECTED.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standards of product safety and quality.

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/mar/morrisonshotxbuns

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Recall of Farley’s Soya Formula - milk contamination

17/03/2006

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.

Farley’s has withdrawn one batch of its own brand Soya Formula. The product is labelled as suitable for a milk and lactose free diet but, during routine sampling, the affected batch was found to contain cows milk. Those with babies who are allergic to, or intolerant of, cow’s milk and dairy products have been advised not to use the product.

Farley’s has undertaken a product recall of the affected batch code. A media statement has been issued and product recall notices (text reproduced below) have been placed in the national press. In addition, Farley’s has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Allergy UK, which have informed all of their milk/dairy allergic members of the withdrawal via a mail shot. Farley’s has also contacted the Vegan and Vegetarian Societies' headquarters to inform them of the recall.

No other batch codes of this product is known to be affected.

----------------------- Text of Farley's Recall Notice -----------------------

PRODUCT RECALL
FARLEY’S SOYA FORMULA
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS WITH BABIES WHO ARE ALLERGIC OR INTOLERANT TO COW’S MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

Farley’s is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling a single batch of Farley’s Soya Formula because routine testing has shown it contains milk but the product is labelled as suitable for a milk and lactose free diet.

The affected batch of Farley’s Soya Formula in 900g cans has a best before date of 1st FEB 2008 with batch number 607D which is shown on the bottom of the can.

Parents with babies who are allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk and dairy products should not use this product but contact the Farley’s Careline on 08000 151557 for a full refund, or in the Republic of Ireland 1800 696979

All other Farley’s milks and baby foods are unaffected.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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Further details of this product recall may be found on the UK Food Standards Agency website at:
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2006/mar/farleyssoya

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