Buckwheat flour sold from multiple businesses
24 November 2017: The following businesses are recalling all batches and all dates of buckwheat flour sold from their premises due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten).
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Batch marking | All Batches |
Date marking | All Dates |
Package size and description | The flour is sold in plastic bags with various weights or via the bulk bins (customers fill bags with the flour) at the business. |
Distribution |
The products are sold in the above retail outlets throughout New Zealand. |
Notes |
This recall does not affect any other products sold by the above retailers. The products may be sold as gluten free or as a substitute for wheat flour or considered to be gluten free. However the buckwheat flour is not gluten free. |
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check where the products have been purchased from.
People with a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume these products. If you have consumed these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.If you are not allergic or intolerant to gluten, this recall does not affect you.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact the relevant business.