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Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-27-2021

Franco’s Ices recalls Mr Bubble Ice Lollies because they contain small pieces of metal

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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Mr Bubble (Bubble Gum Flavour Ice Lolly)

Pack size: 70ml

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Batch code
03193
Best before
end of October 2023

The latest affected best-before date was October 2023, 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, contact Franco’s Ices on 01234 854 160 or [email protected].
Call 01234 854 160 Email [email protected]
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

This product contains pieces of metal which makes the product unsafe to eat.

Details from the notice

Franco’s Ices is recalling Mr Bubble (Bubble Gum Flavour Ice Lolly) because the product has been found to contain small pieces of metal. The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.

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

What the business is doing

Franco’s Ices is recalling the above product. 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 tell 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

  • Metal has caused 62 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fruit and vegetables, followed by bread and bakery. All metal recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.