Yekta Foods recalls Achachi Jelly Cups because of a choking hazard
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-61-2020
Reason for the recall
Choking hazard The product contains carrageenan which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape and size and manner of consumption of the food. The product can b
- Choking hazard
- The product contains carrageenan which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape and size and manner of consumption of the food. The product can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip and therefore can cause choking hazard.
ReasonChoking hazard The product contains carrageenan which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility…
BrandYekta Foods
Batch number(s)all
Barcodenot stated
Product
Achachi Jelly — Yekta Foods
- Brand
- Yekta Foods
- Batch number(s)
- all
- Category
- Product recall
- Country of origin
- England, Wales
- Yekta Foods is recalling Achachi Jelly Cups because the products contain carrageenan which is not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery products as it presents a choking hazard. Consumers may have purchased the jelly cups individually which will not include a batch code or best before date.
- Achachi Jelly (240 x 12g (Box) and 12g Single Jelly Cup) — Batch: all; Best before: ’: All date codes
What to do
- Yekta Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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