Walkers makes crisp packet recall

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Crisps giant Walkers has recalled batches of its multi-pack crisps after consumers found pieces of black rubber in some packets.

The affected crisp products are 25g packets found in 14, 21 and 28 multi-packs, with a best before date of 20 September 2008.

The Leicester-based company said it believed the chances of anyone finding the pieces of rubber were small.

Walkers has started an investigation after being alerted by consumers.

'Unusual situation'

A statement from Walkers said: "As a precautionary measure, and in agreement with the Food Standards Agency, we are making consumers aware of the possible presence of pieces of black rubber in a small number of packets of Walkers crisps multi-packs.

"Although we believe the chances of finding a piece of rubber in a packet of crisps are small, we advise anyone who has bought the specified product to be alert."

The firm said none of its other products were affected and it was a highly unusual situation that was traced to an issue in the factory.