Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd recalls Fizz Wizz Fruit Chews due to undeclared sulphites
- Affected
- Orange Sensation Fizz Wizz Chews; Blueberry Dream Fizz Wizz Chews; Strawberry Cloud Fizz Wizz Chews; Bubble Gum Fizz Wizz Chews; Tutti Frutti Fizz Wizz Chews; Shock Fizz Wizz Chews
- The problem
- Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
- Allergen
- Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat them. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Orange Sensation Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Blueberry Dream Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Strawberry Cloud Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Bubble Gum Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Tutti Frutti Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Shock Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Berries Fizz Wizz Chews
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code 01 · Best before January 2019
Risk
Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
These products contain sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites making them a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Action taken by the company
Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd are recalling the above products 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 to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat them. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd is recalling various flavours of Fizz Wizz Fruit Chews because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with 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 14 June 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.