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Five different flavours of Kettle Chips have been recalled over fears that they may contain pieces of plastic.
Kettle Foods Ltd said in a statement that the affected bags may contain bits of plastic that resemble the crisps themselves.
All the products affected have best before date of 28th May 2016.
A spokesperson said: "All of the 5 affected products are dated best before ‘28 May 16’.
"As a precautionary measure, we are asking customers not to eat the product and to contact us for a full refund.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank our customers in advance for their cooperation.”
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£1.05 per 150g bag, simplycornishhampers.com
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75p per 40g bag, available in selected supermarkets
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£1.70 per 150g bag, waitrose.com
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65p per 40g bag, shopintheshed.co.uk
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£3.95 per 190g bag, lunya.co.uk
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75p per 40g bag, agafoodhall.com
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10 best potato crisps Yorkshire Crisps Chardonnay Wine Vinegar These crisps come in a handy resealable drum. Light and crunchy, the wine-vinegar flavour is far from overpowering. The maker claims that its secret is to add the flavour to the potatoes while they’re still warm.
£2.30 per 100g drum, agafoodhall.com
10 best potato crisps Salty Dog Jalapeno and Coriander These tasty crisps, cooked in sunflower oil and thickly sliced, have a satisfying crunch with a hot kick from the jalapeño, cooled by the coriander. Very moreish.
29p per 40g bag, approvedfood.co.uk
The company have asked customers to send the empty pack to them with their name and address for a full refund including postage.
The address is available on the company’s website .
The flavours affected are Mature Cheddar & Onion 40g, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar 40g, Lightly Salted 30g, Lightly Salted Multipack 5 x 30g and Light Salted 150g (this product is only sold in Asda stores).
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