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UK: Gluten and wheat free organic porridge flakes recalled - (Food Standards Agency (UK))

November 17, 2007 – 7:49 pm

Gluten Free Foods Ltd has recalled certain batches of its Barkat Gluten Free & Wheat Free Organic Porridge Flakes (500g) because of the presence of adult moths, moth pupae and larvae within the product. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.
The company has recalled the affected batches and point-of-sale notices have been issued to all of their customers to tell the public of the recall. The notice explains the reason for the recall and that the public can return the product for a replacement.
Product details
Barkat Gluten Free & Wheat Free Organic Porridge Flakes (500g)
Expiry dates: 12 Jun 08 and 13 Jul 08
Lot/production codes: I06 and I07
No other Gluten Free Foods Ltd products are known to be affected.

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