2021.08.16 Recall: 168 Express - various jelly cup products (update)

16 August 2021

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.

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.

Product details
XZL Strong Mixed Jelly
Pack size: 360 g

XZL Jelly in School Bag
Pack size: 600 g

XZL Yogurt Jelly
Pack size: 360 g

Jelly 1

Jelly 2

Risk statement
Choking hazard

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.

Action taken by the company
168 Express Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

Customer notice: 168 jelly products (update 1)

Our advice to consumers
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: [email protected] or by telephone on 0207 7769 094.