Urgent warning to parents as popular sweets recalled over ‘stabbing’ risk
PARENTS have been warned not to give their children lollipops that have been recalled over fears the sticks are dangerously sharp.
Health chiefs said the sharp ends could “cause injury” to children.
Bumerang Ltd which manufactures Candy Stars Lollipops has recalled several different flavours of lolly, including apple, orange, strawberry and assorted fruit.
The affected treats, which are considered a stabbing risk, are sold in 90g packs that contain three lollipops and have the batch code 816123.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) which issued the alert, recalls food considered unsafe for human consumption.
It said: “The lollipop stick contains a sharp end inside the product which could be injurious to health.”
The FSA has said that if you have bought any of the above products do not eat them.
Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund (with or without a receipt).
If you have any questions you can contact Bumerang by emailing info@bumerang.co.uk or call 01279 964430.
Bumerang is also recalling the products and notices will be put up in shops that sell the lollipops, explaining what customers can do if they have bought one.
Health chiefs did not clarify which stores sell the lollipops.
Jelly sweet recall
Last month, the FSA in Ireland issued a recall jelly sweets over “choking risk” due to unauthorised additives.
The specific flavoured LIUM jelly products affected by the recall were the Ume & Strawberry jellies, Ume & Mango jellies and the Ume & Maracuja jellies.
An unauthorised gel forming additive within the sweet product sparked concern with food safety chiefs.
Customers strongly warned not to eat any of the recalled LIUM jelly sweets.