More Vitalite 56% Fat Spread withdrawn
Monday 31 March 2008
The Agency has issued an updated Allergy Alert in relation to the withdrawal by Dairy Crest of some Vitalite 56% Fat Spread, because it is labelled as 'soya free' but contains soya. Dairy Crest has withdrawn an additional date code of the product as a precautionary measure because it could also be a possible health risk for people with a soya allergy.
The product is sold only in catering packs by wholesalers. Anyone with a soya allergy is advised not to eat it.
Product details
Details of the withdrawn product:
- Product name: Vitalite 56% Fat Spread
- Pack size: 2kg
- Best before: 25 June 2008
The company has withdrawn the affected stock from sale and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members of the withdrawal. Notices are being displayed in stores explaining why the product has been recalled. Anyone who has bought the product can get a full refund.
The original alert issued on 28 March, which can be found at the link below, involved the withdrawal of:
- Product name: Vitalite 56% Fat Spread
- Pack size: 2kg
- Best before: 2 May 2008, 28 May 2008, 26 June 2008
No other Dairy Crest products are known to be affected.
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