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The Health Store recalls one batch of its own-brand Whole, Dried Apricots due to incorrect allergen information

Wednesday 31 December 2008

Allergen: sulphites

The product: The Health Store, Whole, Dried Apricots 500g

Ref: BG/2008

Product identification

Product: Whole, Dried Apricots 500g
Brand: The Health Store
Best before: 13/06/2009
Batch code: 40 259

Risk

This batch of the above product contains sulphites, used as a preservative in the apricots, which are not declared on the label. This makes these products a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites.

Action taken by the company

The Health Store has recalled the affected product and contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, who will inform their at-risk members of the recall. Notices are being displayed in store to alert consumers to the reasons for the recall, and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product.

No other products from The Health Store are known to be affected.

Advice to customers

Customers who are sensitive to sulphites are advised not to consume these products.

External links   The Food Standards Agency has no responsibility for the content of external websites

Food allergy online training Visit the website (External) Anaphylaxis Campaign Visit the website (External) Allergy UK Visit the website (External) The Health Store Company website

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