Virani Food Products withdraws one batch of Gram Flour, labelled as gluten free, due to elevated levels of gluten present in the product
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Allergen: Gluten
Ref: F - 2012
Product:
Virani Gram Flour, labelled as gluten free
Risk:
Levels of gluten found in the gram flour are above the limits for foods labelled gluten free. Therefore, this is a potential health risk for individuals who are intolerant to gluten.
Product Identification:
Virani Gram Flour, labelled as gluten free
Pack size: 2kg
Best before: July 2013
Batch code: BBE July 2013 010
Action taken by the company:
The company has withdrawn all affected stock. Customers with an intolerance to gluten are advised not to eat this product. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their at risk members of the withdrawal.
No other Virani products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers:
Customers who are intolerant to gluten are advised not to eat this product.