Popular ice cream brand Friendly's has issued an urgent recall for several of its products in the UK after discovering a packaging error that could pose serious health risks to consumers with milk allergies.
What Products Are Affected?
The recall affects specific batches of Friendly's ice cream cones and sandwiches, where milk - a major allergen - was not properly declared on the packaging. This oversight could lead to severe allergic reactions for those with milk intolerances or allergies.
Full List of Recalled Items:
- Friendly's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich (pack size: 113g)
- Friendly's Vanilla Ice Cream Cone (pack size: 113g)
- Friendly's Chocolate Ice Cream Cone (pack size: 113g)
What Should Consumers Do?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised customers who have purchased these products and have a milk allergy to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For those without allergies, the products remain safe to consume.
Important note: The recall only affects products with specific batch codes and best-before dates. Consumers are urged to check their packaging carefully.
Company Response
A spokesperson for Friendly's stated: "We take food safety extremely seriously and are working closely with retailers to remove the affected products from shelves. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and are reviewing our packaging processes to prevent similar issues in future."
The FSA has published full details of the recall on its official website, including batch codes and best-before dates of affected products.
