Planet Organic has withdrawn a selection of its food-to-go lines, following an audit finding “issues” with organic labels on specific products.
The inconsistencies were raised after organic products certifying body Soil Association launched a routine audit, reported The Grocer.
It is understood incorrect packing labelling was identified, however this did not extend to issues with the product’s origins or production methods, nor does it impact Planet Organic’s ‘Organic’ certification.
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Planet Organic confirmed to The Grocer that an inspection by the Soil Association on 26 February identified “some issues with a few products”, which were removed from shelves immediately.
“We have sourced a great range of products to replace our discontinued lines and have more exciting dishes in the pipeline,” Planet Organic founder Renée Elliott told the publication.
“Our certification across the business remains in place. Our bakery is operational and we are introducing some brilliant new bakes and tastes.”
The business added that it was working with suppliers to return impacted products back to the shop floor.
Last year, the retailer announced it planned to review all of it’s product ranges as part of efforts to rebuild following its rescue deal earlier in the year.
