United KingdomDunnes Stores Desiccated Coconut (250g, best before June–July 2026) and Gem Desiccated Coconut (250g, best before June–August 2026) are being recalled and can be identified by the product names and listed best‑before dates. They were recalled because they may contain green pieces of plastic, making them unsafe to eat. If you have bought these products do not use them and return them to where you bought them for a full refund.
What's being recalled
Dunnes Stores is recalling desiccated coconut products because they may contain green pieces of plastic.
How to identify it
Dunnes Stores Desiccated Coconut, 250g; Best before: June 2026 July 2026
Gem Desiccated Coconut, 250g; Best before: June 2026 August 2026
The hazard
The possible presence of green plastic in the products which makes them unsafe to eat.
What to do
If you have bought the above products, do not use them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund.
Dunnes Stores 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 products. Please see the attached notice.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Food Standards Agency, collected from Food Standards Agency. Check the original before you act on it.
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