Reason the product is recalled
Product contains sibutramine, a prescription medication not permitted in food.
The hazards to consumers
Consuming this product could lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in people who are overweight or obese.
What consumers should do
Customers are advised not to consume the product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full cash refund.
For further information please call: Emma on (02) 93283152. See also the Food Standards Australia New Zealnd fact sheet attached.
Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full cash refund.
For further information please call: Emma on (02) 93283152. See also the Food Standards Australia New Zealnd fact sheet attached.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Emma Vita Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
Expiry Date: 8 July 2012
Package Decription: Cardboard box
Package Size: 75 g (15 x 5g individually wrapped chocolates)
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Expiry Date: 8 July 2012
Package Decription: Cardboard box
Package Size: 75 g (15 x 5g individually wrapped chocolates)
Package Decription: Cardboard box
Package Size: 75 g (15 x 5g individually wrapped chocolates)
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2010/12081 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Food Standards Australia New Zealand if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.