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Asda withdraws one date code of Asda Fresh Tastes Gammon Steaks with Pineapple due to a packaging error resulting in the presence of undeclared gluten (wheat) and milk

Friday 26 February 2010

Allergens: Gluten (wheat) and milk

Ref: H/2010

Product

Asda Fresh Tastes Gammon Steaks with Pineapple

Risk

Due to a packaging error, the above product actually contains Asda Fresh Tastes Gammon Steaks with Cheese. As a result, the presence of gluten (wheat) and milk are not declared on the label. Therefore, this is a potential health risk for individuals who are allergic or sensitive to wheat or gluten and/or milk and its constituents.

Product identification

Asda Fresh Tastes 2 Gammon Steaks with Pineapple, 390g

Best before: 01 March 2010

Action taken by the company

The company has withdrawn the affected product and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal.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 or sensitivity to wheat or gluten and/or milk and its constituents are advised not to eat this product.

Related links

Product withdrawal notice: ASDA Fresh Tastes Gammon and Pineapple Advice for consumers with wheat or milk allergy

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Food allergy online training Visit the website (External) Anaphylaxis Campaign Visit the website (External) Allergy UK Visit the website (External) Allergy alert: Gluten (wheat) and milk in Fresh Tastes Gammon and Pineapple (390g) See the February 2010 Asda allergy alert on the Asda website (External) Get Adobe Acrobat reader You may need the free Acrobat Reader to view a pdf

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