Supply Issues Queensland Bakery Patient Feeding Cakes ADS531 and ADT745 (ICN 3384)

Change:

• The supplier Queensland Bakery has informed us of a supply issue with its patient feeding cake products.
• There are two product codes affected:
  • ADS531 – Cake Slices assorted containing plain sponge fruit sponge and chocolate sponge 30g
  • ADT745 Individually Wrapped Cakes Plain sponge slice 35g.
• The supply issue is due to supplier manufacturing issues.

Impact:          

• The affected product codes are available whilst our current stock lasts, once the stock is depleted the products will be unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue:
  • ADS85010 – Individually Wrapped Cakes Assorted Cake Slice
  • ADS85020 – Individually Wrapped Cakes Madeira slice 34G.
• Please note the alternatives have a 7 day lead time.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 31 July 2026.

Next Steps:               

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Customers are advised to consider the cost when considering the potential indirect alternative products.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.