Product Recall Announcements Thread

[LeMarchand]

Just in time for Easter, Kinder Eggs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-6098355

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Link 1: Product Safety Report: Educational Computer 6M+, Educational computer with piano keyboard (2209-0211) - GOV.UK

 

...Item is an educational computer for age 6M+. It is assumed that “6M+” means for age 6 months and older. It is suspected that this is a translation error, and should be 6yr+ However, it is a serious error that could mean the item gets played with by a very young child. In addition, the Amazon code on the box clearly states: “Baby learning toy.” The 6M+ and indication that it is a baby toy, may mean unsupervised play. Item contains small keyboard keys. Two detach easily and fit into the truncated cylinder. Item age 6M+ which indicates safe for unsupervised play.

 

The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Consumer Protection Act 1987).

 

Corrective action

 

Import rejected at the border. ..

 

 

Link 2: Educational Computer 6M+, Educational computer with piano keyboard - Product Safety Report [Presentation: 1-page PDF]

[LeMarchand]

Cadbury's desserts: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65454499

 

 

• Cadbury Daim Chocolate Dessert
  
• Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert
  
• Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert
  
• Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert
  
• Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert
  
• Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert
  

 

 

 

 

The use-by dates of concern include 17 May for the Flake and Crunchie desserts and 18 May for the other four.

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Link: Müller recalls various Cadbury branded dessert products because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes | Food Standards Agency

 

[LeMarchand]

Link: Müller recalls various Cadbury branded dessert products because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes | Food Standards Agency

 

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[LeMarchand]

Whoops! Missed that. Your post wasn't there when I started my post (I got interrupted: Someone came to the door to collect a parcel we had taken in for them.)

 

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I get the same thing, but usually when I go for a "quick" fact check before pressing "Submit".

[Andrew_C]

Amazon are recalling generic Surface power supplies.

 

Gov link

[Steve21]

Amazon are recalling generic Surface power supplies.

 

Gov link

 

“Sold via Wish” Well…

 

Steve

[Andrew_C]

I bought from Amazon - didn't spot any "Wish" connection. I've got 5 more of them from Amazon with NO Wish connection and apparently not being recalled. Exactly the same things...

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Link: Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes | Food Standards Agency

 

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Link: Tesco recalls Christmas stuffing mix because it may contain moths - BBC News

 

Tesco has recalled a batch of Christmas stuffing mix due to the possible presence of moths in the product.

 

The batch of Tesco Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix may be "unfit for human consumption", the retailer warned via the Food Standards Agency.

 

Customers can return the 130g packets without a receipt for a full refund, said Tesco, which apologised for the inconvenience.

 

The stuffing batch has a best before date of September 2024.

 

"We are recalling a single batch of Tesco Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix due to the possible presence of moths which makes the product unfit for human consumption," Tesco said in the recall notice.

 

Tesco advised people who need further information to contact customer services.

[LeMarchand]

Link: Tesco recalls Christmas stuffing mix because it may contain moths - BBC News

 

Tesco aren't having much luck of late, though the other story sounds like improper storage after purchase: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-67703072

[JJonas]

Asda, Sainsburys and Tesco recall baked beans because they may contain rubber balls

 

https://news.sky.com/story/asda-sainsburys-and-tesco-baked-beans-products-recalled-because-they-may-contain-rubber-balls-13030874

 

https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-46-2023

Edited December 15, 2023 by JJonas

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Link: Reckitt recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii | Food Standards Agency

 

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Link: Unilever recalls Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 3 pack because they may contain pieces of metal | Food Standards Agency

 

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Link: Asda recalls Asda Succulent Cooked & Peeled King Prawns because of incorrect use-by date | Food Standards Agency

 

[LeMarchand]

https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-09-2024

 

Announced a while ago, but recently flagged again, Aldi flatbread.

 

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Link: UK supermarket sandwich recall: full list of products | Food & drink industry | The Guardian

 

The Food Standards Agency has said several suppliers to major retailers are taking “a precautionary measure” to recall various sandwiches, wraps and salads in response to findings from investigations into the ongoing E coli outbreak.

 

Greencore, which supplies supermarkets including Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, is recalling 45 products, while Samworth Brothers Manton Wood, which supplies Tesco and One Stop, is recalling 15.

 

Shoppers who have bought any of the affected products are urged not to eat them but return them to a store for a full refund. Here are the items in full...

 

*Long list at the webpage linked above.

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Link: UK supermarket sandwich recall: full list of products | Food & drink industry | The Guardian ...

 

Link: E. coli: Third food firm recalls products over contamination fears - BBC News

 

A third food manufacturer has recalled products over fears of possible contamination with E. coli.

 

Manufacturer THIS! is recalling its plant-based chicken and bacon wrap, which is only sold at WH Smith.

 

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), external said it was a "precautionary step" and E. coli "has not been detected in the product".

 

It comes days after two other suppliers, Greencore Group and Samworth Brothers Manton Wood, announced recalls of at least 60 types of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major supermarkets. It is understood these were items containing salad leaves.

 

More than 200 people across the UK are known to have been affected by E. coli in recent weeks, as of data up to 11 June.

 

Based on information from 160 cases to date, 42% were admitted to hospital.

 

The FSA said anyone who purchased the THIS! wrap with a use by date up to and including 18 June should not eat it and return it to the store for a refund.

 

Experts had previously said a continuing outbreak of E. coli was linked to food that was widely and readily available - but had not pinned down specific items.

 

Greencore Group has recalled 45 different products so far sold at Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Co-op and Boots.

 

Meanwhile Samworth Brothers Manton Wood has recalled 15 products from Tesco and One Stop.

 

Dr Sarah Pitt, virologist at the University of Brighton, told BBC Breakfast that by looking at the dates, it looked like people had eaten the contaminated foods during the school half-term at the end of May, or the weeks just around it.

 

But she said it was often "really complicated" to trace the source of the bacteria because those becoming sick usually do not present to hospital until a couple of weeks after eating the contaminated food.

 

Precautions can be taken to avoid infection, she added, including washing salad leaves, fruit and vegetables - even if the packaging says they are pre-washed.

 

"The illness is much worse in young children, the elderly and people who have underlying conditions in their immune systems as we often see with these infectious diseases," she told the programme.

 

Darren Whitby, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency, said: "Sandwich manufacturers are taking a precautionary measure to recall various sandwiches, wraps and salads in response to findings from investigations by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), who are working to identify the cause of an ongoing outbreak caused by shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec)."

 

How do you treat E. coli and what are the symptoms?

 

E. coli are a diverse group of bacteria that normally live in human and animal intestines.

 

Some types are harmless but others can make people seriously ill.

 

Tests have shown that the type in this outbreak is called E.coli STEC O145.

 

It produces a Shiga toxin - which can attack the lining of the gut.

 

Symptoms can include diarrhoea that can be bloody, stomach cramps, fever and vomiting.

 

It usually takes a few days from being infected for symptoms to show.

 

Most people recover well, but some - such as young children or people with underlying health conditions - can become very unwell.

 

There is no specific treatment for E. coli infections. People who are infected can usually be cared for at home and most will get better without medical treatment.

 

It is important to drink plenty of fluids, as diarrhoea can lead to dehydration.

 

A small number may go on to develop a serious complications including haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) which can damage the kidneys.

 

People should seek medical help if worried.

 

There are things people can do to reduce the risk of infection.

 

Regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap — alcohol gels do not kill all bugs that cause diarrhoeal illness.

 

Wash fruit and vegetables and cook food to the temperatures suggested.

 

If you have symptoms, you should not prepare food for others and should avoid visiting people in hospitals or care homes.

 

People should not return to work, school or nursery until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.

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Link: Allergy alert over foods contaminated with peanuts - BBC News

 

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people with a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that may contain mustard, because they could be contaminated with peanuts.

 

Mustard ingredients - including mustard powder or flour - can be found in dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches, the FSA said.

 

It is trying to identify how many products may be affected - around 50 have already been recalled.

 

Parents of children with a peanut allergy should check the labels of food they are buying and ask restaurants and take-away outlets about foods that might contain mustard, the agency says.

 

Some of the products, external being recalled, or removed from sale, because they may contain peanuts include Dominos dips, SPAR sandwich fillers and salads, and Harvester BBQ sauce.

 

The Food Standards Agency has traced the contaminated mustard ingredients to a producer in India called GT Agro Industries. One company, called FGS Ingredients, has been identified as supplying their mustard ingredients for use in UK food.

 

Because of how serious allergic reactions to peanuts can be, the FSA says it is taking a precautionary approach, so that people with allergies can keep themselves safe.

 

Rebecca Sudworth, director of food policy at the FSA, said: “Those with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming products containing mustard as an ingredient until we identify the individual products affected.

 

"As soon as we have more information, we will update consumers," she added.

 

According to the agency, if mustard is present in a food, it should be labelled in bold on the packet because it is an allergen itself.

 

If there is a risk that mustard could be unintentionally present in food, there will be a "may contain" label for mustard.

 

Peanuts are a common cause of food allergy. A peanut allergy is thought to affect one in 50 children, and the ingredient is now banned from many schools.

 

An allergic reaction occurs when the body reacts to the protein found in peanuts.

 

Symptoms can range from the mild to the very serious, for some.

 

Common symptoms of a food allergy include:

 

• feeling dizzy
  
• itchy skin or raised rash
  
• swelling of the lips, face and eyes
  
• coughing, breathlessness or noisy breathing
  
• feeling sick or being sick
  
• tummy pain
  
• diarrhoea

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Link: Asda recalls ASDA Chicken Dinners because of undeclared allergens | Food Standards Agency

 

[Andrew_C]

Ummm... "Chicken contains egg" - not sure if it is implicit or not.

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Link: TK Maxx and Homesense recall various Oatrageous Chewy Granola Bars because of undeclared milk | Food Standards Agency

 

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Link: Update 10 – Several brands recall products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut | Food Standards Agency

 

Several brands are taking the precautionary step of recalling several spice products that contain mustard. They may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

 

This Allergy Alert should be read in conjunction with FSA-AA-42-2024 (Update 12).

 

Update 10 - This recall has been extended to include additional products which have been identified with an asterisk by **

 

Long list at the webpage linked above.