Tesco Urgently Recalls Chocolate Bars Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Affected Products
Tesco has urgently recalled two types of own-brand chocolate bars from its shelves due to the possibility that they could contain undeclared peanuts. The affected products are:
Health Risk for Allergy Sufferers
The recall has been initiated because these products might contain peanuts despite their labels not indicating so. “This poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts,” Tesco said.
Serious Health Implications
Sold in packs of six for £1.15, these chocolate bars pose a serious risk to anyone with peanut allergies. Reactions can range from hives to anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal without immediate treatment.
Advisory from Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency has advised consumers to return the products for a full refund and not to consume them. “If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund,” the agency stated.
Tesco has taken several measures in response to this issue
Issued recall notices to customers explaining why the product is being recalled and what they should do if they have bought it.
Contacted relevant allergy support organizations to inform their members about the recall.
Acknowledged that the lack of correct labeling was due to a “mispack.”
The recall affects specific batches of the chocolate bars
Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack: Best before date of 28 February 2025.
Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack: Best before dates of 31 January 2025 and 28 February 2025.
Official Statements
“Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack [are being recalled] because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label,” a statement by the Food Standards Agency confirmed. “This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.”
Customer Advice
For those who have purchased the affected products, the agency cautioned, “If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information, contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.”
