Hoffmans Foods recalls Chopped Herring because of undeclared egg and sulphites
- Affected
- Hoffman’s Chopped Herring
- The problem
- Egg and sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
- Allergen
- Egg, Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Hoffman’s Chopped Herring
- Pack size: 150g
- Batch code 21098 · Use by 13 May 2021
Risk
Egg and sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
This product contains egg and sulphites making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Action taken by the company
Hoffmans Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Hoffmans Foods is recalling Chopped Herring because it contains egg and sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 25 April 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.