Wholesnax Recalls Some Products Because They Contain Soya Lecithin, Which Is Declared As Lecithin, UK

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet
Also Included In: Allergy
Article Date: 20 Mar 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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Wholesnax has recalled some batches of its chocolate coated brazils, peanuts, raisins, peanuts and raisins and mixed nuts and raisins because they contain soya lecithin which is declared as lecithin in the ingredients list. The products, therefore, are unsuitable for people with a soya allergy. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

Anyone with a soya allergy is advised not to eat these products.

Product details

Wholesnax chocolate coated;

-- Brazils, 180g
-- Peanuts, 180g
-- Raisins, 180g
-- Peanuts and raisins, 180g
-- Mixed nuts & raisins, 180g
Best before dates: August 2008

The company has withdrawn the affected products to re-label. The company has issued point-of-sale notices for display in retail outlets, which inform customers of the reason for the re-labelling.

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