Recalled Food Products: Ceres Organic Cereals

Date notified to NZFSA:

17 January 2008

Food Product:

Cereal

Name of Product:

Ceres Organics Cereals

Package Description & Size:

Ceres Organics Ground Rice Cereal 400g

Ceres Organics Ground Millet Cereal 400g

Ceres Organics Ground Rice Raisin & Spice Cereal 400g

Ceres Organics Ground Quinoa Cereal 400g

Ceres Organics Ground Flaxseed 700g

Identification:

All Best Before Dates up to and including 10 January 2009

NZ Distribution:

Nationwide

Overseas Distribution:

Australia

Reason for Recall:

Undeclared allergen - almonds

Comments:

Ceres Enterprises Ltd, New Zealand is recalling all products listed above, after discovering that they may contain traces of almond that is not stated on the label. These products should not be consumed by people allergic to almonds.

There have been no reports of illness; however any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

The product is sold in all major supermarkets and health stores throughout New Zealand.

Customers concerned about almond allergens should return the product to their retailer for a full refund or phone: 0508 423 737 xtn. 866 or 701 with any queries.

Ceres Enterprises

121 Carbine Road

Mt Wellington

Auckland