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Allergy alert Published FSA-AA-99-2018

English Heritage recalls Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider because of undeclared sulphites

Act if you are allergic to sulphites

This alert is for people with an allergy or intolerance to sulphites. The allergen is not declared correctly on the label.

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English Heritage Cherry Brandy

Pack size: 350ml
Batch code
L2-17-88-382, L2-18-99-382, 18222

English Heritage Ginger Liqueur

Pack size: 350ml
Batch code
L2-17-159-384, L2-17-179-384, L2-17-223-384, L2-17-341-384

English Heritage Elderberry & Port

Pack size: 350ml
Batch code
L2-17-88-382, L2-18-99-383, L2-17-311-383

English Heritage Scrumpy Cider

Pack size: 50cl
Batch code
L2-16-68-350, L2-16-154-350, L2-16-245-350, L2-17-79-350

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought any of the above products and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites do not drink them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

Sulphites

These products contain sulphites making them a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Details from the notice

English Heritage is recalling its Cherry Brandy, Ginger Liqueur, Elderberry & Port and Scrumpy Cider because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

An Allergy Alert is issued when an allergen is missing from the label or labelled wrongly.

What the business is doing

English Heritage is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued point-of-sale notices to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.

Where it was sold

The FSA lists this alert for: England.

How this recall compares

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.