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Recall of specific batches of several brands of Desiccated Coconut due to the possible presence of pieces of plastic

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.56
Product Identification: Please see table below. 
Batch Code Please see table below for batch trace codes and best before end dates.
Country Of Origin: Indonesia

Message:
The implicated batches of Desiccated Coconut are being recalled due to the possible presence of pieces of  plastic. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. 
 

Implicated batches of desiccated coconut
Product Pack size Batch - trace code and best before end date
PT Royal Coconut Desiccated Coconut 25 kg OC14 001 to OC 14 1040; BB APRIL 2026
Gem Desiccated Coconut 250 g 210  BB JUN 26  L4
238  BB AUG 26 L4
266  BB AUG 26  L4
267  BB AUG 26  L4
1 kg 202  BB JUN 26  N01
223  BB JUL 26 N01
253  BB AUG 26 N02
Dunnes Stores Baking At Home Desiccated Coconut 250 g        BB JUN 26  L4
       BB JUL 26  L4
The Pantry Desiccated Coconut 200 g 211  BB JUN 26 L4
212  BB JUN 26 L4
239 BB JUL 26 L4
240  BB JUL 26 L4
Sysco Classic Desiccated Coconut  1 kg 199 BB JUN 26  N01
220 BB JUL 26  N01
223 BB JUL 26  N01
252 BB AUG 26 N02

Action Required:

Inspectors:
Distribution details will be provided to relevant official agencies. Please notify the FSAI of any concerns. 

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Wholesalers / distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall / withdraw the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale notice to their retailer customers.

 Caterers should not use the implicated batches. 

Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. 

Retail coconut bags
1 kg and 25kg coconut bags