Gadsby's withdraws five bakery products
Wednesday 11 July 2007
Gadsby's of Southwell Ltd has withdrawn five different bakery products from certain Co-op stores due to incorrect allergen labelling information. Almond is not declared on the labels which may make the products unsuitable for people with a nut allergy. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
The company has withdrawn the affected products from Co-op stores in the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire area. Customers with a nut allergy are advised not to eat the products as they contain almond which is not declared on the labels.
Product details
- 5 Cherry Ripple Slices
- Large Coconut Tart
- Strawberry Bakewell
- 4 Sultana Squares – with best before dates between and including 26/07/07–29/07/07
- 6 Jam, Lemon & Swiss Tarts – with best before dates between and including 02/08/07–05/08/07
The company has issued its customers with point-of-sale notices to display in stores. In addition, Gadsby’s of Southwell Ltd has informed Allergy UK, the Anaphylaxis Campaign and Alert4Allergy, who will inform their at risk allergic members of the withdrawal.
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