Delight Foods (UK) Ltd withdraws all date codes of Periyar Fish Pickle and Prawn Pickle due to inaccurate allergen information
Monday 20 February 2012
Allergen: Sesame oil
Ref: M - 2012
Products
Periyar Fish Pickle, 400g
Periyar Prawn Pickle, 400g
Risk
The above products contain sesame oil that has been listed on the packaging as Gingelly oil. This is not a common name for sesame and therefore does not adequately inform consumers as to the allergen contained within the products. This makes the products a potential health risk for people who are allergic to sesame.
Product identification
Periyar Fish Pickle
Date codes: All use by dates
Pack size: 400g
Periyar Prawn Pickle
Date codes: All use by dates
Pack size: 400g
Action taken by the company
The company has withdrawn the product from sale and is taking steps to ensure future stock is labelled appropriately. The company will contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their at risk members of the withdrawal.
No other Periyar products are known to be affected
Advice to consumers
Customers with an allergy to sesame are advised not to eat this product.