Saki Snack Enterprises is withdrawing a number of its products because they contain sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned on the packaging. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
The products being withdrawn from sale are listed below.
Products details
Product name: Saki – Snack Enterprises Premium Quality Products – Dry Dates
Pack size: 250g
'Best before' end: September 2016
Batch code: 117 M14090 G
Product name: Saki – Snack Enterprises Premium Quality Products – Apricots
Pack size: 240g
'Best before' end: July 2015
Batch code: 1963 R 140401 N
Product name: Saki – Healthy Snacks Premium Quality Products – Sultanas
Pack size: 700g
'Best before' end: September 2015
Batch code: 2057 M 140908 G
Risk
Allergen: sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
These products contain sulphur dioxide making them a possible health risk for those with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat them. Instead, return the product(s) to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Action taken by the company
The company is withdrawing the above products and has contacted all of its retail customers to tell them about this. The company has been informed that it will need to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the withdrawal. The company will be circulating point-of-sale notices to their retail customers, so these can be displayed in stores that sell the affected products.
Source: Food Standards Agency