Asda withdraws one date code of its own brand Strawberry & White Chocolate Popcorn due to a packaging error resulting in incorrect allergen information
Tuesday 28 June 2011
Allergens: Nuts
Ref: Y/2011
Products:
Asda Extra Special Strawberry & White Chocolate Popcorn, 150g
Risk:
Due to a packaging error, the above product has been packed with Pecan and Milk Chocolate Popcorn instead of Strawberry & White Chocolate Popcorn. The product therefore presents a potential health risk for people who are allergic to nuts.
Product identification:
Asda Extra Special Strawberry & White Chocolate Popcorn, 150g
Best Before date: 04/11/11
Action taken by the company:
The company has withdrawn the affected product and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal. Notices are being displayed in all stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product. A copy of the point-of-sale notice issued by Asda can be viewed via the link below.
No other Asda products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers:
Customers with an allergy to nuts are advised not to eat this product.
