The following notice has been issued by the distributor:
Ella’s Kitchen
3rd September 2010
Ella’s Kitchen has decided to withdraw a few batches across the following 4 products:
Carrots, Apples + Parsnips, stage 1 baby food;
Strawberries + Apples, stage 1 baby food;
Apples + Bananas, stage 1 baby food;
The Yellow One, smoothie fruit.
Our investigations have found that 3 of our products produced at one isolated factory has been subject to natural product spoilage, occurring inside the straw of the pouches. This has affected the above stage 1 baby food lines only (not the Yellow One smoothie fruit).
Whilst we believe that this spoilage is completely harmless, in line with Ella’s Kitchens’ ethical approach to food production, we are currently investigating thoroughly, and this process will take some time to analyse fully. In the meantime, while we carry out our investigations into the exact cause, we have decided to withdraw all products produced at this one factory. This includes the above affected products, plus our ‘Yellow One’ smoothie fruit snack as a precautionary measure.
The batches we are withdrawing are limited to product with the letters 'CAP', 'SA', 'YO' and 'AB' in the batch code (found on the back of pack) and with the best before dates of April 11, May 11, June 11 and July 11.
We can confirm that no-one has suffered any physical harm as a result of this natural spoilage. A full enquiry is currently in progress. Please note we review all factories on a regular basis. Ella’s Kitchen products are 100% organic and contain no added water, sugar, salt or preservatives.
Although we fully understand your desire for further information, we are unable to give further details until all the necessary reviews have been carried out.
We can assure you that no other Ella’s pouches are affected, having all been made in another factory to Ella’s high standards.
Consumers should visit to our website www.ellaskitchen.co.uk where there are instructions to return the pouch to Ella’s Kitchen and we will make a full refund. Alternatively they can ring our customer care line on 01491 629 120.
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