Oriental Foods Distributor recalls two jelly cup products because of a choking hazard

Products affected

New Choice Taro flavour mini fruity gels

• Pack size: 1kg jar
• Batch code All batch codes · Best before All dates

New Choice Tropical Flavour mini fruity gels

• Pack size: 1kg jar
• Batch code All batch codes · Best before All dates

Risk

Choking hazard
The products can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape, size and manner of consumption of the food. The products can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip and therefore may cause choking hazard.

Action taken by the company

Oriental Foods Distributor is recalling the above products. If you have bought these products you can return them to the store for a full refund (with or without receipt). Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 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 the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to where they were bought for a full refund.

More information

Oriental Foods Distributor is recalling two jelly cup products because they contain unauthorised additives, Konjac flour and Carrageenan gelling agents that are not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery as they present a choking hazard.

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 3 August 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.