Crumpets Pulled from Shelves Due to Metal Contamination

August 6, 2024 United Kingdom

Do not eat' warning issued as popular food item recalled due to risk of  metal - Wales Online

Rathbones Kear has issued an urgent recall for various packs of crumpets sold in England, Scotland, and Wales due to the potential presence of small metal pieces. This contamination poses a serious health risk, rendering the products unsafe to consume.

Product Details: The recall affects the following crumpet products:

  1. Morrisons The Best Crumpets with Sourdough
    • Pack size: 6 pack
    • Best before: 6 August 2024 and 7 August 2024
  2. Morrisons Savers Crumpets
    • Pack size: 6 pack
    • Best before: 6 August 2024 and 7 August 2024
  3. Morrisons Crumpets
    • Pack size: 6 pack
    • Best before: 6 August 2024 and 7 August 2024
  4. Hovis Crumpets
    • Pack size: 6 pack
    • Best before: 6 August 2024 and 7 August 2024

Risk Statement: The affected products may contain pieces of metal, which makes them unsafe to eat and poses a risk of injury or other health issues.

Action Taken by the Company: Rathbones Kear is proactively recalling the affected crumpet products. The company has issued point-of-sale notices in all retail stores selling these items to inform customers about the recall and provide instructions on what to do if they have purchased the affected products.

What You Should Do:

  • Do not consume: Do not eat the recalled crumpet products.
  • Return for a refund: Return the products to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. A receipt is not required to receive a refund.
  • Stay informed: Check for point-of-sale notices in retail stores for further information.

Consumer Advice: Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled crumpet products should avoid eating them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If there are any concerns or questions, consumers are encouraged to contact the store or the company for more information.

Source:https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-38-2024

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