Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-20-2023

Bumerang Ltd recalls Candy Stars Lollipops because the lollipop stick has sharp ends which could cause an injury.

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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Candy Stars Lollipops

Pack size: 90g
Batch code
816123
Best before
15 December 2024

The latest affected best-before date was 15 December 2024, 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 them. Instead, return them to the store from where it was bought for a full refund, (no receipt is required), or email [email protected] or call 01279 964430.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

The lollipop stick contains a sharp end inside the product which could be injurious to health.

Details from the notice

Bumerang Ltd is recalling Candy Stars Lollipops because the lollipop stick has sharp ends which could cause an injury to health.

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

What the business is doing

Bumerang Ltd is recalling the above product from customers. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain 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.

How this recall compares

  • 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.