Marks & Spencer withdraws its Reduced Fat Olive Spread due to incorrect allergen information
Wednesday 16 July 2008
Allergen: Milk
Ref: AJ/2008
Product
Marks & Spencer Reduced Fat Olive Spread
Risk
Some of the packs have been incorrectly labelled. The milk ingredient is not declared on the label, resulting in incorrect allergen information. Therefore, it is a potential health risk for milk allergic and milk intolerant individuals.
Product identification
Product name: Marks & Spencer Reduced Fat Olive Spread (500g)
Display until: 18 Oct 08
Best before: 1 Nov 08
Unique product code: 0338370
Action taken by the company
Marks & Spencer has withdrawn all the affected stock from sale and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal. Marks & Spencer has also published details of the withdrawal on its website.
No other Marks & Spencer products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
Customers with a milk allergy are advised not to eat this product.