Walkers Snack Foods Ltd recalls certain date codes of Walkers Crisps due to potential rubber contamination
Thursday 4 December 2008
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 73/2008
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd has recalled certain date codes of Walkers crisps due to the possible presence of pieces of yellow rubber in the products.
Walkers Snack Foods Ltd has undertaken a product recall of all the affected batches. Product recall notices will appear in the national press today, 4 December 2008, and point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail outlets. These notices will advise customers of the reason for the recall and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected products.
The affected products are:
- Walkers Crisps
- Best before: 17 January 2009 GBL***306 (the asterisks represent different line numbers and therefore may vary)
- A variety of different flavours, sizes and pack formats are implicated
A full list of the potentially affected products and a copy of the text from the recall and point-of-sale notice issued by Walkers Snack Foods Ltd can be found below.
A freephone customer helpline has been provided, the number for which is 0800 274 777.
Text from the product recall notice issued by the company
We have been made aware that a small number of Walkers Crisps packs may contain pieces of yellow rubber. As a precautionary measure we are alerting consumers.
In the event that you have bought a packet of Walkers Crisps containing a piece of rubber, please call our freephone helpline on 0800 274 777.
Pack formats potentially affected:
Walkers Crisps Std 34.5g – Cheese & Onion, Ready Salted, Salt & Vinegar
Walkers Crisps Big Eat 50g – Cheese & Onion
Walkers Crisps 150g – Ready Salted, Salt & Vinegar
Walkers Crisps 14pk – Cheese & Onion, Variety
Walkers Crisps 28pk – Cheese & Onion, Variety
Walkers Crisps 24 pack – Variety
Text from the UK print advertisement issued by the company
WALKERS CRISPS
Walkers Crisps
Best Before Dates – 17-01-09 GBL *** 306
We have been made aware that a small number of Walkers Crisps packs may contain pieces of yellow rubber. As a precautionary measure we are alerting consumers.
In the event that someone has a packet of Walkers Crisps containing a piece of rubber, we advise that they call our freephone helpline on 0800 274 777. Our helpline advisors will also be able to answer any questions people may have and arrange for a full refund. Alternatively, please write to us at Consumer Services, Walkers Snack Foods, PO Box 23, Leicester, LE4 8ZU
Product details:
Walkers Crisps
Best Before Dates: 17-01-09 GBL *** 306