Marks & Spencer withdraws cheesecake desserts due to possible metal contamination
Friday 2 November 2007
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 37/2007 (38/2007 Scotland)
Marks & Spencer has undertaken a withdrawal of Cheesecake desserts on a precautionary basis, due to the possible presence of small pieces of thin metal wire within the biscuit base of these cheesecakes.
Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores. These notices advise customers of the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected products.
The products being withdrawn are:
| Product | Display until / use-by dates | Unique product code |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Belgian Chocolate Cheesecakes | All dates | 0356527 |
| Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake | All dates | 0572866 |
| Frozen Belgian Chocolate and Courvoisier Cream Cheesecake | July 2008/Oct 2008 | 0571029 |
| Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake | All dates | 00634960 |
No other Marks & Spencer products are known to be affected.
Point-of-sale notice
MARKS & SPENCER FOOD
As a precaution, M&S has withdrawn the following products which contain bourbon biscuit crumb.
| Product | Display until / Use by | Unique product code |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Belgian Chocolate Cheesecakes | All dates | 0356527 |
| Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake | All dates | 0572866 |
| Frozen Belgian Chocolate and Courvoisier Cream Cheesecake | July 2008/Oct 2008 | 0571029 |
| Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake | All dates | 00634960 |
Our supplier has advised us of the possible presence of small pieces of thin metal wire in the biscuit ingredient which is used in the biscuit base of these cheesecakes.
We have removed the products from sale and are asking any customers who have them at home to return them to any M&S Store (except Outlets) where a full refund will be given.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. No other Marks & Spencer products are affected.