KTC (Edibles) Ltd withdraws some flour
Friday 10 July 2009
KTC (Edibles) Ltd is withdrawing some of its Golden Tropics Cocoyam Fufu Flour and Plantain Fufu Flour, because the products contain sodium bisulphite, which is not clearly mention on the product labels. This makes these products a possible health risk for anyone who is sensitive to sulphites.
The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
If you are sensitive to sulphites you are advised not to eat these products.
Product details
The products being withdrawn are:
- Product: Cocoyam Fufu Flour, 680g
- Brand: Golden Tropics
- Best before end: August 2013
- Product: Plantain Fufu Flour, 680g
- Brand: Golden Tropics
- Best before end: 3 March 2014
KTC (Edibles) Ltd is withdrawing the affected batches from sale and has been asked to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the withdrawal.
No other KTC (Edibles) Ltd products are known to be affected.
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