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Hovis withdraws its pancakes
Hovis has withdrawn some of its own-brand pancakes because they contain egg, which is not mentioned in the allergy advice box on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert advising anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg to not eat this product.
Product information
The product being withdrawn is:
- Product: 6 Hovis Pancakes
- Best before: all date codes up to 31 January 2011
Hovis is withdrawing the affected product. Product withdrawal notices have been issued, explaining to customers why the product has been withdrawn. If you have bought the affected pancakes, you can email Hovis for a full refund at Hovis@premierfoods.co.uk. Hovis will also contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the withdrawal.
No other Hovis brand products are known to be affected.
Allergy alerts
Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.
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