Product recallFSA
Ambrosia My Mini Pots recalled over possible plastic pieces
Premier Foods is recalling various Ambrosia My Mini Pots because they may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic presents a possible choking hazard and makes these products unsafe to eat.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Ambrosia My Mini Custard Pots 6 x 55g
- Affected
- All dates between April 2024 and October 2024
Ambrosia My Mini 30% Less Sugar Custard Pots 6 x 55g
- Affected
- All dates between April 2024 and October 2024
Ambrosia My Mini Rice Pots 6 x 55g
- Affected
- All dates between April 2024 and October 2024
What to do now
Plastic from packaging or equipment may have got into Ambrosia My Mini Pots.
- Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces.
- Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
- 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 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
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-05-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Premier Foods is recalling various Ambrosia My Mini Pots because they may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic presents a possible choking hazard and makes these products unsafe to eat.
The risk
These products may contain pieces of plastic which presents a possible choking hazard and makes them unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Premier Foods is recalling the above products. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information contact Ambrosia online via: www.ambrosia.co.uk or call customer services on 0800 085 3959.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Ambrosia My Mini Pots been recalled?
Plastic from packaging or equipment may have got into Ambrosia My Mini Pots. 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?
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 remove the pieces. Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
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.
