ASDA brand packs of 6 white muffins contaminated with peanut residue
Thursday 28 October 2004
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 49/2004 (England); 50/2004 (Scotland)
Packs of ASDA 6 white muffins have been found to be contaminated with peanut residue. The muffins are labelled as 'Nut Free', but contain traces of peanut.
The company has undertaken a product recall of packs of ADSA 6 white muffins, priced at 35 pence, and arranged for in-store recall notices. A Product Recall Notice will be published in tomorrow's newspapers. All date codes are being withdrawn from sale with immediate effect. No other ASDA brand muffins are known to be affected.
A copy of the ASDA product recall is attached below.
Product Recall Notice issued by ASDA
ASDA Stores Ltd. ASDA House, Southbank, Great Wilson Street, Leeds, LS11 5AD
Press Office Telephone 0113 241 7829
Press Office Facsimile 0113 241 8015
PRODUCT RECALL
ASDA 6 WHITE MUFFINS 35P - ALL DATE CODES
AVAILABLE FROM ASDA STORES
Despite rigorous quality control measures, ASDA has been made aware of a potential issue with the above product. Although it is labelled as 'nut free', it may in fact contain traces of peanut.
As a precautionary measure, ASDA has immediately withdrawn this product from sale and is asking customers who have bought this product, and who have a nut allergy condition, to return the item immediately to any ASDA store for a full refund.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Customers requiring further information can contact ASDA Customer Relations (Tel: 0500 100 055).
For information or advice on the treatment of allergic reactions contact 'The Anaphylaxis Campaign' Telephone 01252 542029.