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Co-op recalls Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites because of undeclared barley

Why it was recalled

Co-op is recalling 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites. This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.

Allergens involved: Barley, Gluten

Affected products

ProductPack sizeBatch codesUse by
Co-op 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites18 piecesAll

What you should do

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten do not eat it. Instead customers should call 0800 0686 727, email [email protected] or if customers are making an essential trip to the nearest Co-op store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.

Action taken by the business

Co-op is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. 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.

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Official sources

Read the full notice on the Food Standards Agency

FSA reference: FSA-AA-52-2020 · Last updated 8 September 2020

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