Aldi issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning as it recalls chocolate treat with deadly health risk
Aldi has issued an urgent ‘do not eat’ warning as it recalls a popular chocolate snack amid fears of a serious ‘health risk’.
The discount supermarket’s Dairyfine Crispy Choc Ums have been removed from shelves because they may contain peanuts.
Customers were asked to return their packages to the nearest Aldi store in exchange for a refund.
The health warning relates to the 121g pack size along with the best before date and covers England, Scotland and Wales.
A Food Standards Agency (FSA) spokesperson said: ‘Aldi is recalling Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s as a precautionary measure because the product may contain peanuts.
‘This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone allergic to peanuts.
‘Aldi is recalling the product from customers and has contacted relevant allergy support organizations who will be informing their members of the recall.
‘The company also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.
‘These notices explain to customers why the product has been recalled and tell them what to do if they purchase the product.’
Aldi’s Dairyfine Crispy Choc Ums have been removed from shelves because they may contain peanuts
Customers were asked to return their bundles to the nearest Aldi store in exchange for a refund.
Aldi apologized to customers for the recall.
An Aldi spokesperson added: ‘Customers are asked to return this item to their nearest store where a full refund will be given.
‘We apologize that this product does not meet our normally high standards and thank you for your cooperation.
‘For more information please visit help.aldi.co.uk. You can reach customer services at 0800 042 0800.’
Nut allergy charity Anaphylaxis UK responded to the news, saying: ‘We have been warned by Aldi that Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um has been withdrawn from sale because it may contain peanuts, which are not correctly stated on the ingredients label.
‘Therefore, the product is not suitable for and should be avoided by people with allergies or intolerance to peanuts.
‘If you purchased the above item and are allergic or intolerant to peanuts, do not eat it and go to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund.’
