Asda withdraws its Good & Balanced Dates due to undeclared sulphur dioxide
summary：Asda withdraws its Good & Balanced Dates because the product contains sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned on the product packaging. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites....
Product detailsProduct name: Asda Good & Balanced Dates
Pack size: 250g
'Best before' date: All date codes
Risk
Allergen: sulphur dioxide or sulphites
The product contains sulphur dioxide making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the store from where it was brought for a full refund. Further information is also available by contacting Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.
Action taken by the company
Asda has withdrawn the product from consumers and have contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the withdrawal. The company will be displaying point-of-sale notices in stores. A copy of this notice is attached to this alert.
No other Asda products are known to be affected.