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Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-17-2018

AKM Foods Ltd recalls Zaiqa International Mini Fruit Jelly because of a choking hazard

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

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Zaiqa International Mini Fruit Jelly (Bag)

Pack size: 300g

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Best before
9 October 2019
Details
Flavours: Assorted, Lychee, Strawberry and Mango

Zaiqa International Mini Fruit Jelly (Jar)

Pack size: 1500g

What to look for. Print styles vary, so compare each character with the list below.

Best before
9 October 2019
Details
Flavours: Assorted, Lychee, Strawberry and Mango

The latest affected best-before date was 9 October 2019, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

Choking hazard

The product can be projected from a cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip.

Details from the notice

AKM Foods Limited is recalling Zaiqa International Mini Fruit Jelly because of a choking hazard. The product can be projected from a cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip. The directions for use on the packaging include an instruction to squeeze a cup or capsule with fingers.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

AKM Foods Limited is recalling the above product and has informed their customers. A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Where it was sold

The FSA lists this alert for: England.

How this recall compares

  • This is the 2nd recall or allergy alert naming AKM Foods since 2018 (2 in total).
  • Choking or injury risk has caused 54 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in chocolate and sweets, followed by soft drinks, tea and coffee. All choking or injury risk recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.