Chocolate sold in Home Bargains is being recalled because it contains allergens which are not mentioned on the label in English.
Parent company TJ Morris is recalling Milka Hazelnut (90g), Milka Whole Nut (95g) and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate (100g) because allergens are not declared in English on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to hazelnuts, (nuts) and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
No other products are affected.
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice in stores to alert its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) says: "If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to hazelnuts, (nuts), and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease, do not eat them.
"Instead contact the customer careline at support@homebargains.co.uk, or alternatively, return them to the Home Bargain store from where they were bought for a full refund."
What is an allergy alert?
Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
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Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.
When there is a food allergy risk, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will issue an Allergy Alert.
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