Aldi recalls popular chocolate snack and issues ‘do not eat’ warning
Aldi reminds us that it’s a popular chocolate snack because it could be a possible health risk for anyone allergic to peanuts.
Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s, an M&M-style chocolate treat, has been removed from shelves because it may contain peanuts.
Customers are asked to return their chocolate packages to the nearest Aldi store for a refund.
Nut allergy charity Anaphylaxis UK responded to the news: “We have been warned by Aldi that Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um has been withdrawn from sale because it may contain peanuts, which are not correctly stated on the ingredients label.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.”
Around six per cent of the UK adult population (about 2.4 million people) has some form of food allergy, according to the Food Standards Agency.
The charity Allergy UK said it was estimated that around 1 in 50 children in the UK had a peanut allergy, and the situation was increasing.
Peanut allergies have tripled in recent years. However, scientists believe these rates could decrease if peanut products were added to the diets of all babies between four and six months of age.
Researchers at the University of Southampton found that peanut allergy is more common in children with severe eczema and egg allergy. As a result, they recommend giving babies with eczema peanut butter or other suitable peanut butter starting at four months of age.
Scientists estimate this could reduce peanut allergy in the population by up to 77 percent.
In a notice published on Saturday, Aldi said: “As a precaution, our supplier is recalling Dairyfine Crispy Choc Ums as they may contain peanuts. Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be issued.”
“We apologize that this product does not meet our normally high standards and thank you for your cooperation.”
The notice comes after Aldi was forced to recall tubs of ice cream sold without a significant allergen on the label.
In early October, Aldi recalled Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream because it contained wheat that was not listed in the tub. This made the product a possible health risk for anyone with celiac disease or an allergy to gluten.
