Premier Foods recalls Hovis Granary Bread Flour because it contains barley
- Affected
- Hovis Granary Bread Flour
- The problem
- Barley (gluten)
- Allergen
- Barley, Gluten – 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 barley (gluten), do not eat it. Instead you should retain the packaging and contact Premier Foods (via the website address or telephone number mentioned in the issued point-of-sale notice) for a full refund.
Products affected
Hovis Granary Bread Flour
- Pack size: 1 kg
- Best before All Dates
Risk
Barley (gluten)
This product contains malted barley flour (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley (gluten).
Action taken by the company
Premier Foods is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, who will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. This notice explains to its customers why the product is being recalled and tells 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 barley (gluten), do not eat it. Instead you should retain the packaging and contact Premier Foods (via the website address or telephone number mentioned in the issued point-of-sale notice) for a full refund.
More information
Premier Foods is recalling Hovis Granary Bread Flour because it contains malted barley flour (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley (gluten).
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 13 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.