CRUMPETS have been withdrawn from UK supermarkets over fears they contain pieces of metal.
Certain batches pose a potential health risk and are “unsafe for consumption”, warn the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and manufacturer Rathbone Kears.
The alert applies to the following cookies with an expiration date of August 6, 2024 or August 7, 2024:
- Morrisons, the best sourdough scones (pack of 6)
- Morrisons Savers Cupcakes (Pack of 6)
- Morrisons Cupcakes (Pack of 6)
- Hovis Dumplings (pack of 6)
The first three are sold exclusively in Morrisons, while the Hovis range is available in Waitrose and on websites such as Doorstep Dairy Co, Parker Dairies and Heritage at Home Company.
“These products may contain pieces of metal, making them unsuitable for consumption,” the FSA said.
Recall notices are on display in stores and online.
Affected customers should return packages to their nearest store for a full refund, the FSA said.
A Rathbones Kear spokesperson added: “We are recalling the above products with expiry dates of 6 and 7 August because there is a risk that some packaging may contain small pieces of metal.
“Please do not eat this product. Return it to your nearest store for a full refund. We do not need a receipt.
“No other products are affected by this issue.
“We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continued commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety.”
Swallowing sharp objects such as metal and plastic can injure your teeth, mouth and esophagus (food pipe) and pose a risk of suffocation.
If the fragments penetrate the body, it can perforate the intestines and cause internal bleeding in severe cases.
Anyone who thinks they or a family member has swallowed something metal should always seek medical help.
If you or someone close to you is choking, follow the guidelines below.
What to do if you think you’ve been affected
Firstly, do not eat the product.
The recall means the dumplings could be dangerous and are therefore not safe to eat.
Then, dispose of the food safely or return it to your nearest store for a full refund.
This can be done with or without a receipt.
The FSA issues alerts if there is a problem with a food product, meaning it should not be sold.
It may have been contaminated with something, like mold or metal, or has an incorrect expiration date.
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What to do if someone is choking
Mild suffocation
If the airway is only partially blocked, the person will usually be able to talk, cry, cough, or breathe, and may be able to clear the obstruction on their own.
In adults:
- Encourage them to keep coughing
- Ask them to try to spit out the object
- Don’t put your fingers in their mouth
- If the cough doesn’t work, start coughing again.
In children:
- If you can see the object, try to remove it (but don’t poke blindly)
- Encouraging coughing
- Yell for help if coughing is ineffective or if the child is silent
- Use back blows if the child is still conscious but not coughing
Severe suffocation
In adults:
When choking is severe, the person cannot speak, cry, cough or breathe.
Without help, they will eventually fall unconscious, so you must land blows on their backs.
In children:
Back blows can be applied to children under one year of age.
If this does not work, chest compressions can be started in children up to 12 months of age and abdominal compressions in those over one year of age.
Call 999 if the blockage doesn’t come out after trying back thrusts and chest thrusts or abdominal thrusts.
Keep trying this cycle until help arrives.
Even if the object has come out, seek medical help. Part of the object may have been left behind or the patient may have been injured by the procedure.
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