Product recallFSA
Candy Stars Lollipops recalled over a food safety concern
Bumerang Ltd is recalling Candy Stars Lollipops because the lollipop stick has sharp ends which could cause an injury to health.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Candy Stars Lollipops 90g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 816123
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 15 December 2024
What to do now
Candy Stars Lollipops is being recalled. The notice below sets out what is wrong and what the business is doing about it.
- Check whether your product matches the details on this page.
- If it matches, stop using it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a refund. Shops normally accept recalled food without a receipt.
- Look for other packs at home: the recall covers every pack that matches the details below.
Why it matters. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-20-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Bumerang Ltd is recalling Candy Stars Lollipops because the lollipop stick has sharp ends which could cause an injury to health.
The risk
The lollipop stick contains a sharp end inside the product which could be injurious to health.
Action taken
Bumerang Ltd is recalling the above product from customers. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where it was bought for a full refund, (no receipt is required), or email info@bumerang.co.uk or call 01279 964430.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Candy Stars Lollipops been recalled?
Candy Stars Lollipops is being recalled. The notice below sets out what is wrong and what the business is doing about it. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Check whether your product matches the details on this page. If it matches, stop using it.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
