Gas hobs: Twelve UK gas hob manufacturers have committed to undertake a corrective action programme to make certain hobs safe, as a result of an investigation by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). This followed a number of incidents, including an explosion at a caravan park in April 2023, where a person suffered serious burns. The investigation by OPSS identified that faulty elbow joints used to connect certain models to the gas supply could give rise to a serious risk of poisoning, burns or gas explosion and/or fire. The companies involved are Apelson Appliances UK Ltd, Buy It Direct Ltd, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, Kingfisher International Products Ltd, Lancaster Holdings Ltd, Maurice Lay Distributors Ltd, Midea UK Ltd, Product Care Trading Ltd, Samsung Electronics, Shop Direct Home Shopping Ltd, Stax Trade Centres Ltd and The Wright Buy Ltd. The companies will visit every home containing affected hobs and make them safe. While all affected consumers should check the model links, owners and consumers in caravans, leisure homes and motorhomes should do this as a matter of urgency. If they are using an affected appliance with Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), they should disconnect it from the LPG cylinder immediately. Owners and consumers in domestic premises should continue to be vigilant. If they smell gas or are concerned that their product poses a risk, they should contact the National Gas Emergency Helpline 0800 111 999 or a Gas Safe registered installer. This page collates information on Gas Hob Elbow Joints identified as presenting a serious risk of poisoning, burns or gas explosion and/or fire: www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/important-safety-message-gas-hob-elbow-joints-corrective-action-programme
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Smoked fish: There continues to be an ongoing listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat smoked fish, such as smoked salmon. If you are 65 years and over, pregnant, or have a weakened immune system we advise you to thoroughly cook ready-to-eat smoked fish before you eat it. 'Ready-to-eat smoked fish’ refers to chilled smoked fish products that would not normally be cooked at home before being eaten. For more info on this outbreak, see the Food Standards Agency news story: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/vulnerable-consumers-advised-of-ongoing-risk-of-listeria-associated-with-ready-to-eat-smoked-fish
Juices recalled: Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various juice drinks because the straws may be contaminated with metal, making them unsafe.
Calypso Orange Juice Pack size: 150ml Batch code: 3261, 3262 Best before: October 2024
Calypso Orange Juice Pack size: 150ml Batch code: 3282, 3283 Best before: November 2024
Calypso Orange Juice Pack size: 150ml Batch code: 3322 Best before: December 2024
Calypso Apple Juice Pack size: 150ml Batch code: 3281, 3282 Best before: November 2024
Calypso Apple Juice Pack size: 150ml Batch code: 3321, 3322 Best before: December 2024
Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink 5 Pack size: 5 x 150ml Batch code: 3204, 3205, 3250, 3251, 3280, 3281, 3301, 3302 Best before: January 2024, March 2024 and April 2024
Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate Pack size: 3 x 150ml Batch code: 3247, 3248, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3322, 3323 Best before: March 2024, April 2024 and May 2024
Asda 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate Pack size: 3 x 150ml Batch code: 3239, 3240, 3241, 3279, 3280, 3281, 3302, 3319, 3320, 3321 Best before: February 2024, April 2024 and May 2024
Asda Just Essentials Orange Juice From Concentrate Pack size: 3 x 150ml Batch code: 3245, 3246, 3247, 3275, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3279, 3283, 3304, 3305 Best before: March 2024 and April 202
Asda Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink Pack size: 5 x 150ml Batch code: 3205, 3206, 3251, 3281, 3302, 3323 Best before: January 2024, March 2024, April 2024 and May 2024
Asda Apple & Mango Juice Drink Pack size: 5 x 150ml Batch code: 3251, 3252, 3281, 3282, 3303 Best before: March 2024 and April 2024
If you have bought the above products, do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.