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Recall of a batch of Ella’s Kitchen Chicken and Veg with Sweetcorn Mash due to the presence of furans and methylfurans

Friday, 19 April 2024

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.14
Product Identification: Ella’s Kitchen Chicken and Veg with Sweetcorn Mash; pack size: 130g
Batch Code 3250 03:53 B5 LC; best before: 10/2024
Country Of Origin: France

Message:

The above batch of batch of Ella’s Kitchen Chicken and Veg with Sweetcorn Mash is being recalled due to the presence of furans and methylfurans. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Furan and methylfurans are process contaminants that can form when food is heated. While consuming the contaminated product doesn't present an immediate health risk, long-term, continuous intake may pose a potential risk to health. Therefore, exposure to these substances needs to be minimised.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

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

Consumers:

Parents and guardians are advised not to use the implicated batch.

Ella’s Kitchen Chicken and Veg with Sweetcorn Mash