Tesco Stores Ltd withdraws a batch of 2 Spotted Dick Sponge Puddings due to undeclared egg
Thursday 13 November 2008
Allergen: Egg
Ref: BA/2008
Risk
Jam sponge puddings, containing egg have been packed in the Spotted Dick Sponge Puddings packaging and egg is not declared on the label. This makes the product a potential risk for people who are allergic to egg.
Product identifications
- Product: 2 Spotted Dick Sponge Puddings
- Best before: SEP 09
Action taken by the company
Tesco Stores Ltd has withdrawn the affected batch. Notices are being displayed in all stores where the product is sold to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal, and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product. In addition, the company has been in contact with the relevant allergy support organisations.
No other Tesco Stores Ltd products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
Customers with an egg allergy are advised not to eat the product, but to please return the product to the store for a full refund.