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Forest Products UK Ltd withdraws two batches of apricot jam products due to incorrect allergen labelling information

Friday 3 October 2008

Allergen: Sulphur Dioxide

Ref: AX/2008

Products

Risk

Certain batches of the above products contain sulphur dioxide, which is used as a preservative in the apricot ingredient and is not declared on the label. This makes these products a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites.

Product identifications

Product: Apricot Extra Jam 340g
Brand: The Cherry Tree
Best Before End: Jun 2011
Batch Code: 8174 CK015
Product: Finest Apricot Extra Jam 340g
Brand: West Country Preserving Company
Best Before End: Oct 2010
Batch Code: 7296 CN115

Action taken by the Company

Forest Products UK Ltd is withdrawing the affected batches from sale and is contacting the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at risk members of the withdrawal. Notices will be displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product.

No other Forest Products UK Ltd products are known to be affected.

Advice to consumers

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

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