Interdragon International Trading Co and Asia Oriental Market recall XZL Milk Fruit Jelly School Bag 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.
Check your pack
XZL Milk Fruit Jelly School Bag
Pack size: 600g- Best before
- 1 September 2022 up to and including 30 September 2022
The latest affected best-before date was 30 September 2022, 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:
- If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If you require further information, contact Interdragon International Trading Co. Ltd and Asia Oriental Market Ltd by email at: [email protected].
Why it was recalled
The FSA's risk statement:
Choking hazard
The product contains Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate and Konjac gelling agents which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape, size and manner of consumption of the food. The product can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip and therefore can cause a choking hazard.
Details from the notice
Interdragon International Trading Co. Ltd and Asia Oriental Market Ltd are recalling XZL Milk Fruit Jelly School Bag because the product contains Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate and Konjac that are not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery as they present a choking hazard.
A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.
What the business is doing
Interdragon International Trading Co. Ltd and Asia Oriental Market Ltd are 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.
How this recall compares
- This is the 1st recall or allergy alert naming Interdragon International Trading Co 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.
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