Latest Food Recall highlights having information

The following is the latest food product recall in Australia. The following is the email sent out by Food Standards Australia New Zealand to all on their recall database and it gives permission for it to be forwarded onto others.

To register for these emails, go to www.foodstandards.gov.au
Re: Recall Orgran Gluten Free Molasses Licorice (FSANZ2010/19)

Further to the email sent Monday, FSANZ has been advised that Roma Food Products wishes to proceed with the above food recall.

Further information about the recall is below.

Please find below information on a recent Australian consumer level food recall. This information is also available on our website at www.foodstandards.gov.au

Date Notified To FSANZ: 17 June 2010

Food Product: Confectionary

Name of Product: Orgran Gluten Free Molasses Licorice

Package Description & Size: 200g Plastic pouches (resealable)

Best Before: 31 Oct 11

Australian Distribution: QLD, NSW, TAS, WA, SA, VIC only

Overseas Distribution: New Zealand, Indonesia, USA and United Kingdom

Reason for Recall: Labeling – undeclared allergen (gluten)

Comments:

Orgran Gluten Free Molasses Licorice
200 g
Best before: 31 Oct 11

Roma Food Products is conducting a recall of the above product due to it containing undeclared gluten.

This recall applies only to the product with the nominated size and best before date. Consumers with an allergy or intolerance to gluten should not consume this product.

There are no other issues with this product.

Consumers are asked to return this product to place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Roma Food Products
Address: 51 Aster Avenue
Carrum Downs
Victoria 3201
Phone: 03 9776 9044