Co-op recalls Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites because of undeclared barley
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-AA-52-2020
Reason for the recall
Barley (gluten) This product contains barley making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
- Barley (gluten)
- This product contains barley making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
ReasonBarley (gluten) This product contains barley making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance…
BrandCo-op
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
- Brand
- Co-op
- Category
- Allergy alert
- Co-op is recalling 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites. This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
- Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites (18 pieces) — Best before: 16 October 2020
What to do
- Co-op is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten do not eat it. Instead customers should call 0800 0686 727, email customer.careline@coop.co.uk or if customers are making an essential trip to the nearest Co-op store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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