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Undeclared sulphur dioxide in Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Chutneys containing Apricots (update 1)

Thursday 4 December 2008

Allergen: Sulphur dioxide

Ref: BC/2008 (Update 1)

Risk

The affected products contain sulphur dioxide, which is not declared on the label. This makes the product a potential health risk for individuals who are sensitive to sulphur dioxide.

Products

Various Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Chutneys containing Apricots (listed below).

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Apricot and Ginger Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: AGC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Apricot and Orange Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: AOC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Autumn Fruit Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: AFC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Curried Fruit Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: CFC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Hot Toddy Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: HTC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Mulled Wine Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: MWC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Santa’s Special Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: SSC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Spicy Apricot Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: SAC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Winter Ale Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: FLC
  All date codes

• Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Winter Warmer Chutney, 300g
  Batch code: WWC
  All date codes

Action taken by the company

Shaws of Huddersfield Ltd has withdrawn all affected stock from sale and informed their customers, and provided them with withdrawal notices and corrected food labelling. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal.

Advice to consumers

Customers with sensitivity to sulphur dioxide are advised not to consume these products.

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