Product recallFSA
Sage and Herbes de Provence recalled over possible plastic pieces
Dunnes Stores is recalling Dunnes Stores Sage and Dunnes Stores Herbes de Provence because they may contain pieces of blue plastic and large pieces of natural stalk and bark, which could pose a choking hazard.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
7 identifiers listed for this notice.
Dunnes Stores Sage 10g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- L25279228
- L25280228
- L25307228
- L25308228
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- June 2027
Dunnes Stores Herbes de Provence 14g
- Batch code
- L25315225
- Best before
- September 2027
What to do now
Sage and Herbes de Provence has been recalled because plastic fragments have been found in some packs.
- Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces.
- Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- coughing or difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- difficulty breathing or choking — call 999
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
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-51-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Dunnes Stores is recalling Dunnes Stores Sage and Dunnes Stores Herbes de Provence because they may contain pieces of blue plastic and large pieces of natural stalk and bark, which could pose a choking hazard.
The risk
These products may contain pieces of blue plastic and large pieces of stalk and bark which present choking hazards and make them unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Dunnes Stores is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores in Northern Ireland that are selling the products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Sage and Herbes de Provence been recalled?
Sage and Herbes de Provence has been recalled because plastic fragments have been found in some packs. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
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?
Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces. Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
