Liga product recalled over baby choking fears

RENOWNED baby food Liga is being urgently recalled from the Irish market amid fears that biscuits could pose a choking danger if fed dry to young babies.

Distributor Jacob Fruitfield Food group said it was recalling all Liga Original (which comes in a red box) from the Irish market because the biscuits have been found to take too long to soften in the mouth.

“This could possibly cause choking or discomfort in babies under nine months of age if they are fed the biscuits dry,” it said. “There is no safety concern if the biscuits are first mixed with liquid, such as milk or fruit juice.”

It said the food’s manufacturer, Kraft, has advised that the product is safe to feed to babies aged over nine months either as a dry biscuit or mixed with a liquid.

“There are no risks for babies who have already consumed the product. No other Liga products are affected,” it said.

“We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience caused, but believe this is the safest course of action, however slight the risk might be.”

The company said it had set up a freephone number for anyone concerned about the recall – 1800 511 111.

Anyone who has purchased Liga Original can, if they wish, return the product with their name and address for a full refund to: Freepost, Jacob Fruitfield Food Group, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

The Liga range, which includes Liga Original, Liga Junior, Liga Snack Packs and Liga C, has been used by parents in Ireland for more than 50 years. The products are given as a snack or as a diet supplement.

There have been similar recalls in a number of European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.