Jelly cups choking hazard

During a routine inspection of a London-based Vietnamese supermarket, an environmental health officer discovered ‘New Choice’ brand ‘Mini Fruity Gels’ on sale.

Jelly mini-cups are not permitted to contain a number of additives that may pose a choking hazard, such as alginic acid (E400), agar (E406), Carrageenan (E407) and processed euchema seaweed (407a). These addidives are included in this product and it is therefore in breach of legislation.

It has not been possible to obtain full distribution details or product traceability records for these products despite the enforcement authorities’ investigation.

If you have purchased any New Choice brand Tropical and Taro Mini Fruity Gels, you are advised not to eat them.