Forest Products UK withdraws certain batch codes of Apricot Jam due to incorrect allergen labelling information

• Cherry Tree Apricot Extra Jam 340g
• Forest Products Apricot Extra Jam 340g

Certain batch codes of the below products may contain sulphur dioxide, which is used as a preservative in the apricot ingredient, that is not declared on the label. This makes these products a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites.

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: JAN 2011
  Batch code: 8018CJ

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: JAN 2011
  Batch code: 8018CK

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Cherry Tree
  Best before end: FEB 2011
  Batch code: 8053CF

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: JUN 2011
  Batch code: 8155CE

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: JUN 2011
  Batch code: 8155CD

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: JUN 2011
  Batch code: 8161FB

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Cherry Tree
  Best before end: JUN 2011
  Batch code: 8174CK

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: AUG 2011
  Batch code: 8239CE

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: AUG 2011
  Batch code: 8239CF

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: AUG 2011
  Batch code: 8239CG

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Cherry Tree
  Best before end: SEP 2011
  Batch code: 8248CD

• Product: Apricot Jam, 340g
  Brand: Forest
  Best before end: JAN 2011
  Batch code: 8018CI

No other Forest Products UK Ltd products are known to be affected.

As a precautionary measure, Forest Products UK Ltd is withdrawing the affected batches from sale and is contacting the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal. Notices will be displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product.

Customers who are sensitive to sulphites are advised not to consume these products. General advice on food allergens from the Food Standards Agency is available at the link below. To read the notice to customers visit the link below.