ALDI has issued an urgent recall for a popular choccy treat, as there is a dangerous health risk.
The has issued the call for its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because is may contain peanuts.
Aldi recalls its 90g bags of Dairyfine Salted Caramel Gonks as traces of peanut have been foundCredit: Aldi
Peanuts are not mentioned on the label and so could pose a possible risk for anyone with a nut allergy.
The notice affects the 90g bags with the batch code: 4061463276865.
All of these products are affected no matter what the best before date listed is.
A statement from the Food Standards Agency said: “This product may contain peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.”
The agency added that Aldi had been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which tell their members about the recall.
A point-of-sale notice has also been issued by the company.
Anyone with a peanut allergy is advised not to eat the product.
The product should be returned to your nearest store for a full refund.
Further information can be found at help.aldi.co.uk or Aldi Customer services on 0800 042 0800.
It comes just days after Aldi from its shelves due to a huge error.
The popular plush toys, which were released in the section, have been held by some stores in the South East region due to scanning issues.
Elsewhere, Veira Dream of Angel Pistachio Chocolate 165g has been urgently recalled over undeclared peanuts and sesame, which are allergens that could trigger life-threatening reactions.
Point-of-sale warnings have been have been issued, urging anyone with peanut or sesame allergies not to eat them and instead return them for a refund.
The FSA continues to warn that the booming trend for exotic, social-media-friendly sweets is fuelling a rise in dangerous imports, with allergy sufferers most at risk.
Your product recall rights
PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
Last month, is over a potentially deadly “health risk”.
Chocolate bars being recalled include the , Milka Whole Nut, and bars.
M&S had to urgently recall one of its popular chocolate snacks due to a potentially life-threatening allergen.
Shoppers were warned to avoid packs of the retailer’s due to undeclared peanuts.
removed the 120g packs over fears they pose a risk to sufferers.
Symptoms of a food allergy - and when to call 999
Symptoms of a food allergy can affect any part of the body, including different parts of the body at the same time.
Common symptoms of a food allergy include:
- feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- itchy skin or a raised rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face and eyes (angioedema)
- coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, noisy breathing or a hoarse voice
- sneezing or an itchy, runny or blocked nose
- feeling sick or being sick
- tummy pain
- diarrhoea
You may get symptoms straight after eating the food you’re allergic to, or days later.
Call 999 if:
- your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen
- you’re breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you’re choking or gasping for air)
- your throat feels tight or you’re struggling to swallow
- your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)
- you suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzy
- someone faints and cannot be woken up
- a child is limp, floppy or not responding like they normally do (their head may fall to the side, backwards or forwards, or they may find it difficult to lift their head or focus on your face)
You or the person who’s unwell may also have a rash that’s swollen, raised or itchy.
These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
Source: NHS
Customers were also urged to return products with the barcode number 0917568/29143603.
Multiple packs from another brand were last month.
The major recall was announced by TJX , which operates both and Homesense, where the chocolate biscuits were sold.
Multiple versions of the Les Florentins Chocolat Biscuits were removed from stores.
It came after it was discovered some of the chocolate biscuits contained gluten, an ingredient which was not declared on the packaging.
Aldi has issued a product recall notice for the Dairyfine salted caramel GonksCredit: Getty
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