Asda recalls breaded haddock fillets
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Asda has recalled some if its own-brand Frozen 4 Breaded 100% Haddock Fillets because battered haddock fillets have been packed in breaded haddock fillets packaging. The battered haddock fillets contain milk that is not mentioned on the breaded haddock fillets label, making the product a possible health risk for people who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or milk constituents.
The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert advising anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents not to eat this product.
Product details
The products being recalled are:
- Asda Frozen 4 Breaded 100% Haddock Fillets
- Best before: 19 September 2009, 20 September 2009, 21 September 2009, 24 September 2009, 25 September 2009, 4 October 2009, 5 October 2009, 8 October 2009, 17 October 2009, 10 October 2009
- Barcode: 05051413368145
The company has recalled the affected batch from sale and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members of the recall. Notices are being displayed in stores explaining why the product has been recalled. Anyone who has bought the affected product can return it for a full refund.
No other Asda products are known to be affected.
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