Various Jelly products - recalled due to choking hazard

United Kingdom

Company name: 168 Express Ltd
Product recalled: XZL Strong mixed jelly, XZL Jelly in school bag, XZL Yogurt Jelly
FSA Recall date: 08/12/2021
Recall details: 168 Express Ltd is recalling multiple Jelly cup products because they contain Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate and Konjac gelling agents that are not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery as they present a choking hazard. This product recall information notice has been amended to include an additional product.

- XZL Strong mixed jelly (360g)
- XZL Jelly in school bag (600g)
- XZL Yogurt Jelly (360g)

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. If you require further information, contact 168 Express Ltd by email at: info@168express.co.uk or by telephone on 0207 7769 094.

The products contain Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate and Konjac gelling agents which can present a choking hazard due to the consistency, solubility, shape, size and manner of consumption of the food. The product can be projected from the cup or capsule in one piece by exerting pressure at the tip, therefore can cause choking hazard.

Check the full recall details on www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-42-2021-update-1

Source: FSA