Doves Farm withdraws certain batch codes of its Chocolate and Crispy Rice Bars due to the undeclared presence of milk
Thursday 9 February 2012
Allergen: Milk
Ref: I - 2012
Product
Doves Farm – Chocolate & Crispy Rice Bars
Risk
One batch code of the above product has been found to contain milk, which is not an intended ingredient. This makes the product a potential health risk for people who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk constituents.
Product identification
Doves Farm – Chocolate & Crispy Rice Bars, 5 x 35g
Batch code: 1276
As a precaution, the following codes have also been withdrawn: 2026, 1349, 1340, 1312, 1305, 1252, 2010, 1335, 1319, 1290, 1266 and 1243
Action taken by the company
The company has withdrawn the implicated batch from sale. As a precautionary measure, the company has chosen to withdraw other specified batch codes. Customer notices will be displayed in stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have purchased this product. In addition, the company will be contacting the relevant allergy support organisations, who will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal.
No other Doves Farm products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
Customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents are advised not to eat this product.