Emergency recall for Cacao Double Nut Butter due to metal

A serious safety issue has led to the recall of a popular nut butter.

Urgent recall for nut butter due to metal contamination

Daylesford Organic has issued an urgent recall for its Cacao Double Nut Butter due to possible contamination with metal ball bearings. The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat the product, which may present severe choking hazards. The recall affects 230g jars with a batch code of 230625 and a best before date of February 2027. Customers are advised to return the nut butter for a full refund. This incident follows another recent recall involving metal contamination in food items from Lidl GB.

This recent recall serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with food safety. Consumers place immense trust in retailers to provide safe products. Incidents like these can damage that trust significantly. The need for stricter quality control and transparency in the food industry becomes increasingly apparent, especially when the health of consumers, particularly children, is at stake. Future recalls like this could lead to potential financial losses for brands and keep safety at the forefront of consumer concerns.

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Moving forward, the industry must prioritize consumer safety above all.