Allergy labelling error in Dorset Cereals porridge
Monday 24 October 2011
Some packs of Dorset Cereals Gingerbread Hearty Porridge are incorrectly labelled. The product contains wheat, which is declared in the ingredients listing but omitted from the allergy advice box. Gluten is identified within the allergens advice label. This is a potential health risk for anyone allergic to wheat proteins other than gluten. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
Product details
The product affected is:
- Dorset Cereals Gingerbread Hearty Porridge, 420g
- Best before: April 2012 and May 2012
The company has stopped manufacture of the label design. In addition, the company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members.
No other Dorset Cereal products are known to be affected.
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