Asda Stores Ltd withdraw their own brand of canned fruit cocktail in apple juice
Friday 13 May 2005
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 30/2005
Heads of Environmental Health and Directors of Trading Standards will wish to be aware that Asda Stores Ltd has withdrawn their own brand of canned Fruit Cocktail in Apple Juice due to raised levels of tin being found in the contents of a small number of cans during routine testing.
The levels of tin found may exceed the maximum permissible levels of inorganic tin in canned foods as determined in Commission Regulation 242/2004
Asda Stores Ltd has undertaken a product withdrawal. Point of sale notices are to be displayed in the entrance of all stores. These notices will advise customers of the reason for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected product.
The Product Withdrawn Is;
Asda Fruit Cocktail in Apple Juice 411g
Best before end: Nov 2006
Code: FD1 M43 LB321 (Embossed on the end of the can)
A freephone Consumer Helpline has been provided by Asda Stores Ltd, the number for which is: 0800 0288114
A copy of the product recall notice issued by Asda Stores Ltd is shown below.
Enquiries about this food alert:
Food Standards Agency, Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London WC2B 6NH
Tel: 020 7276 8448; Fax: 020 7276 8446
Product Recall Notice Issued By Asda Stores Ltd
Product recall
ASDA FRUIT COCKTAIL IN APPLE JUICE
WEIGHT 411g
DATE CODE: BBE NOV 2006
PRICE: 42p
Due to our commitment to the highest standards of food safety and quality, we have taken the precautionary measure of recalling Asda Fruit Cocktail in Apple Juice 411g. Routine testing has found traces of tin from the can in a small number of these products.
The affected product is identified with the following best before end date and Lot Code (which can be found on the end of the can):
BBE Nov 2006
FD1 M43 LB321
While there is no risk to health, we advise customers not to eat this code of Asda Fruit Cocktail in Apple Juice (411g). If you have any of this product, please remove the label and dispose of the can. Return the label to our Customer Care desk in your local store where you will receive a full refund.
No other Asda products are affected by this recall.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. We would like to thank customers in advance for your understanding and co-operation.