Behind the sweet talk

The rise in frequency of product recalls in the UK has drawn attention to the importance of firms obtaining insurance to protect themselves against such an event. Barnaby Winckler explains the importance of obtaining expert advice to ensure the right outcome

With Easter just around the corner, confectionary lovers may have been upset by the news that Cadbury Schweppes had recalled a range of chocolate eggs because the packaging did not contain the correct nut allergy labelling. This follows a highly publicised episode last year, in which Cadbury recalled a million chocolate bars due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

These cases are just two of the many examples of recent product recalls, a practice that seems to be on the rise in terms of