Shoppers warned do not eat B&M chocolate bars due to recall

Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd is recalling its Millennium Peanuts Caramel Milk Chocolate.

Shoppers are being warned not to eat the product and to return it to stores immediately.

Shoppers warned not to eat B&M and Home Bargains chocolate bars due to recall

The recall only affects items with no English ingredients on the pack, specifically the 285g pack size, with any best-before dates.

Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd has said the chocolate may contain milk, peanuts, and soya, and may contain almonds, cashew nuts, cereals containing gluten, and hazelnuts.

However, these are not declared in English on the label, making it a possible health risk for anyone with allergies or intolerances to the above ingredients.

Those who have already purchased the bars have also been advised to check if theirs contains the full allergen list in English.

Loudwater Trade & Finance Ltd has apologised for any inconvenience caused.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to peanuts, soya, almonds, cashew nuts, an allergy or intolerance to cereals containing gluten or coeliac disease, and/or an allergy to hazelnuts, do not eat it.

“Instead, contact Loudwater Trade & Finance customer careline at support@loudwateruk.com to obtain a full refund or if you require further information.

“Alternatively, return it to your local Home Bargains or B&M store.”

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What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued, which provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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