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Moth good for you: Food manufacturer recalls a batch of gluten free porridge due to moth contamination




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A food manufacturer have issued a recall alert after one their products was contaminated.

The Barkat brand, have recalled a batch of gluten free porridge range after it was uncovered that some packages contained traces of small grain moths.

In a statement released on the Food Safety Authority the company said the following: “As a precautionary measure, the above batch of Barkat organic gluten free porridge flakes is being recalled following consumer complaints of the presence of small grain moths and their larvae.”

“Food businesses are requested to remove the affected batch from sale and clearly display a Point of Sale recall notice informing customers not to eat the implicated porridge flakes.”

“Consumers are advised to dispose of the implicated batch or return it to the place of purchase.”

The company say the product was sold in a number stores nationwide and those who bought the product which has a sell by date of October 2018 should return it immediately..

They also say those who return the contaminated item are entitled to a full refund.

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