Product recall of Marks & Spencer Cheesy Spirals 'Loved by Kids' meal

Saturday 15 January 2005

Food Alert: for Information

Ref: 2/2005

Heads of Environmental Health and Directors of Trading Standards will wish to be aware that Marks & Spencer plc has recalled its own brand Cheesy Spirals Loved By Kids Meal, Code 0280518 (Display until 17 January 2004, Use By 18 January 2004) as it was tainted with chlorine during the production process.

Marks & Spencer plc has undertaken a full product recall and is placing product recall notices in national newspapers tomorrow. In addition point of sale notices will be displayed in all Marks & Spencer stores.

Marks & Spencer product recall

Cheesy Spirals 'Loved by Kids'
Price
1.09
Batch Reference: Display until 17 January/ Use by date of 18 January 2005
Code 0280518

As a precautionary measure, we have withdrawn from sale the above product.

This is in relation to isolated occurrences of a strong odour associated with the production process. This withdrawal only refers to products which have a Use by date of 18 January.

The product presents no risk to health if eaten. However, we would ask customers who may be in possession of this product, with the date code stated, to return the product to their nearest store where a full refund will be given. If customers have any concern about other packs of Cheesy Spirals, the product should be returned to any store except Outlet stores and a refund will gladly be given.

Product quality is of paramount importance to Marks & Spencer and we take all issues regarding our procurement of food extremely seriously

Marks & Spencer apologises for any inconvenience caused.