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Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 43/2006 (45/2006 Scotland)
Waitrose has recalled their own brand 'Oriental Banquet for two with 2 starters and crispy duck' and 'Oriental Supper for two with spring rolls' ready meal boxes, due to a packaging error resulting in incorrect allergen labelling information.
Some packs may contain Prawn Spring Rolls instead of Vegetable Spring Rolls, and therefore 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, making this product unsafe for individuals who are allergic to shellfish.
Waitrose has undertaken a product recall of the affected items and product recall notices will appear in the National press as of 23 September 2006. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all stores to notify the public of the recall. The notice advises consumers of the reason for the recall and the actions they should take if they have already purchased the affected product.
In addition, Waitrose has been in contact with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and will be contacting Allergy UK, who will inform their shellfish allergic members of the recall via their websites and a mailshot.
The products recalled are:
All date codes up to and including 27 September 2006
No other Waitrose products are known to be affected
PRODUCT RECALL
The following lines are being recalled after a number of prawn spring rolls were mistakenly placed in packaging intended for vegetable spring rolls. These products are being recalled as a precautionary measure as the spring rolls present a risk to those with shellfish allergy.
Waitrose Oriental Banquet for two with 2 starters and crispy duck 1215g
Waitrose Oriental Supper for two with spring rolls 1166g
All date codes up to and including 27 September 2006
The products should not be consumed and should be returned to a local branch of Waitrose for a full refund.
We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. For further information, customers should call Waitrose Customer Services on 0800 188884
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