Asda withdraws one date code of Asda Extra Special Double Chocolate Cookies due to a packaging error resulting in undeclared allergen information

Thursday 18 February 2010

Allergens: Nuts (Hazelnuts)

Ref: E/2010

Product:

Asda Extra Special Double Chocolate Cookies

Risk:

Due to a packaging error, the above product actually contains Asda Extra Special Double Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookies. As a result, the presence of hazelnuts is not declared on the label, although there is a 'may contain traces of nuts' warning. Therefore, this is a potential health risk for individuals who are allergic to nuts.

Product Identification:

Asda Extra Special Double Chocolate Cookies 200g

Best before: 21 August 2010

Action taken by the Company:

The company has withdrawn the affected product and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, who will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores to alert consumers.

No other Asda products are known to be affected.

Advice to consumers:

Customers with an allergy to nuts are advised not to eat this product.

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) Asda Visit the company website (External) Get Adobe Acrobat reader You may need the free Acrobat Reader to view a pdf

Graphic version of this page

Asda withdraws one date code of Asda Extra Special Double Chocolate Cookies due to a packaging error resulting in undeclared allergen information

Product:

Risk:

Product Identification:

Action taken by the Company:

Advice to consumers:

Related links

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

Tell a Friend

Printer friendly

Contact us

Get alerts

FSA online