Bart Spices Ltd recalls all batches of Organic Purple Cornmeal due to the presence of excess fumonisins
Tuesday 4 March 2008
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 11/2008
Bart Spices Ltd has recalled all batches of its Organic Purple Cornmeal, due to the presence of excess fumonisins.
Fumonisins are types of mycotoxin. These are naturally-occurring toxic chemicals that are produced by some moulds. While the levels found are above the legal limits there is unlikely to be any immediate risk to health.
Bart Spices Ltd has recalled all batches of the product from sale. Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all stores supplied. These notices are advising customers of the reason for the recall and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected product.
The Product recalled is:
- Organic Purple Cornmeal
- Pack size: 200g
- Batch codes: All batch codes
Text of the point-of-sale notice issued by the company
Product Recall
Bart Delicatessen Organic Purple Cornmeal 200g
Codes:
6258 Best Before End Jun 2009
7129 Best Before End Dec 2009
8008 Best Before End Jan 2011
8016 Best Before End Jan 2011
Bart Delicatessen Organic Purple Cornmeal 200g (French Label)
Code: 7216 Best Before End Jun 2010
Internal checks have revealed that the above batches of product contain levels of fumonisin, a mould toxin which can occur in cereals, greater than that permitted under EC Regulations.
Any customers who have bought this product should not consume it but return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
We apologise for any convenience caused to our customers.
If you have any questions, please contact Bart Spices Customer Services Department on 0117 977 3474