Product recallFSAUpdated
Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup recalled over foreign bodies
Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd recalls Buram Nuts in Syrup because it may contain foreign bodies. The product also contains apricot kernels which pose a risk to human health because of the release of hydrogen cyanide when consumed, making the product unsafe to eat. This product recall has been updated because of the risk of hydrogen cyanide release from the apricot kernels and has been extended to include all best before dates.
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.
Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup 420g
- Affected
- All date codes
What to do now
This is a foreign-body recall: hard pieces may be present in Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup.
- Do not eat it and do not try to sort through it.
- Put it somewhere children cannot reach 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. Hard foreign bodies can break teeth, cut the mouth or cause choking.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- a damaged tooth
Get help urgently
- choking, difficulty breathing or bleeding — 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
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-35-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd recalls Buram Nuts in Syrup because it may contain foreign bodies. The product also contains apricot kernels which pose a risk to human health because of the release of hydrogen cyanide when consumed, making the product unsafe to eat.
This product recall has been updated because of the risk of hydrogen cyanide release from the apricot kernels and has been extended to include all best before dates.
The risk
This product may contain foreign bodies and also contains apricot kernels. The release of hydrogen cyanide from the apricot kernels when consumed makes this product unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell 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 it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund or to Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup been recalled?
This is a foreign-body recall: hard pieces may be present in Buram Cerezli Nuts in Syrup. Hard foreign bodies can break teeth, cut the mouth or cause choking.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it and do not try to sort through it. Put it somewhere children cannot reach 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.