Shaws of Huddersfield withdraws more chutney
Thursday 4 December 2008
Shaws of Huddersfield has withdrawn more chutneys containing apricots because they contain sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned on the label. The products are therefore, a possible health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphur dioxide. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert advising anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide not to eat these products.
Product details
The products being withdrawn are:
- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Apricot and Ginger Chutney, 300g
Batch code: AGC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Apricot and Orange Chutney, 300g
Batch code: AOC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Autumn Fruit Chutney, 300g
Batch code: AFC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Curried Fruit Chutney, 300g
Batch code: CFC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Hot Toddy Chutney, 300g
Batch code: HTC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Mulled Wine Chutney, 300g
Batch code: MWC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Santa’s Special Chutney, 300g
Batch code: SSC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Spicy Apricot Chutney, 300g
Batch code: SAC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Winter Ale Chutney, 300g
Batch code: FLC
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- Shaws of Huddersfield 1889 Yorkshire Winter Warmer Chutney, 300g
Batch code: WWC
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Shaws of Huddersfield has withdrawn the affected products from sale and told its retail customers, and provided them with withdrawal notices and corrected food labelling. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy organisations, which will tell their members about the withdrawal.
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