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Listen to this siteWednesday 16 June 2010
Hovis has recalled its Hovis Hearty Oats Loaf from customers because the bread might contain small pieces of glass. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.
The affected bread is:
Hovis has recalled the affected bread and has asked retailers that sell the product to display product recall notices in their shops. Recall statements will also be published in several national publications today, Wednesday 16 June. If you have bought the affected bread you should throw it away and send the packaging and closure tag to the freepost address below for a full refund:
FREE POST
RRHC-ESKX-XBZ
Hovis Court
69 Alma Road
Windsor SL4 3HD
No other Hovis products are known to be affected.
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