Surya Foods is recalling Mother Africa Pure Red Palm Oil and Mother Africa Zomi Palm Oil because they contain the illegal dye Sudan IV, which is potentially genotoxic and carcinogenic. Sudan dyes are red dyes that are used in industrial applications and cannot be used in foods.
Product details
| Pack size | 2.0 litre |
| Batch code | VT261017A |
| Best before | 01 April 2020 |
| Pack size | 1.0 litre |
| Batch code | VT 171117SZ |
| Best before | 01 June 2020 |
Risk statement
The illegal dye Sudan IV is potentially genotoxic and possibly carcinogenic.
Action taken by the company
Surya Foods is recalling the above products. The company has been advised to display point of sale notices in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-20-2018