Harden foods withdraws its large eccles cakes due to incorrect allergen labelling information
Friday 5 February 2010
Allergen: Sulphur dioxide
Ref: B - 2010
Product
Rootz Large Eccles Cake
Risk
The above product contains sulphur dioxide which is not declared correctly on the label, resulting in incorrect allergen labelling. This makes the product a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites.
Product identification
Product: Large Eccles Cake
Brand: Rootz
Best before end: All dates up to and including 31-03-2010
Pack size: 85g
Action taken by the company
Harden Foods is withdrawing the affected products from sale and has been asked to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at risk members of the withdrawal. The product will be over-stickered with correct allergen labelling.
No other Harden Foods products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
Customers who are sensitive to sulphites are advised not to consume this product.