Food Alert
Oriental Foods Distributor recalls two jelly cup products because of a choking hazard
England specific
Oriental Foods Distributor is recalling two jelly cup products because they contain unauthorised additives, Konjac flour and Carrageenan gelling agents that are not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery as they present a choking hazard.
Product details
| Pack size | 1kg jar |
|---|---|
| Batch code | All batch codes |
| Best before | All dates |
| Pack size | 1kg jar |
|---|---|
| Batch code | All batch codes |
| Best before | All dates |
Risk statement
Choking hazard
The products can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape, size and manner of consumption of the food. The products can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip and therefore may cause choking hazard.
Action taken by the company
Oriental Foods Distributor is recalling the above products. If you have bought these products you can return them to the store for a full refund (with or without receipt). Point-of-sale notices will be displayed 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 products. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to where they were 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If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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-25-2023