The food products recalled in the past two weeks and why

While it's always beneficial to know what's in your food, there may be some products which have been taken off of the supermarket shelves since you bought them.

Although millions of food products are produced for supermarkets every year and most are free from issues, there are a select few foodstuffs which run into problems and are subject to a recall.

The below are food items withdrawn from sale by shops in the past two weeks, as issued by Food.gov.uk. Some products were recalled because they contained undeclared sulphites, high levels of metal and the product carrageenan, which can cause choking when used in jelly confectionery products

While it's always beneficial to know what's in your food, there may be some products which have been taken off of the supermarket shelves since you bought them (Photo: Shutterstock)

Naturya recalls Organic Chlorella Powder due to undeclared sulphites

Naturya are recalling a batch of Organic Chlorella Powder because the product contains sulphites which are not mentioned on the label.

Product details:

Pack size- 200g

Batch code- 606071

Best before date: 31 March 2019

Risk

Due to his product containing sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, this makes it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Supernutrients recalls Organic Chlorella Powder due to undeclared sulphites

Supernutrients are recalling a batch of Organic Chlorella Powder because the product contains sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to individuals with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Product details:

Pack size: 5kg

Batch code: O-CH-DF-160330

Best before date: 31 March 2019

No other Supernutrients products are known to be affected.

Risk

This product contains sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Tees Ltd recalls Sweetworld Yummys Jelly Cones because of a choking hazard

Tees Ltd is recalling Sweetworld Yummy Jelly Cones because the products contain carrageenan which is not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery products as it presents a choking hazard.

Product details:

Sweetworld Yummys Jelly Cones (Bag)

Pack size: 400g

Best before: All dates

Risk

Choking hazard- the product contains Carrageenan which can present a choking hazard.