A chocolate bar which is sold at supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons has been recalled due to a possible health risk.
Perkier Foods is recalling its Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate bar because it contains almonds (nuts), which are not mentioned on the label.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts)."
25 October - @Perkierfoods recalls Perkier Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate bar multipack because of undeclared almonds (nuts) #FoodAllergy https://t.co/pMdEHT2kKF pic.twitter.com/xuJfn2KjL2
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) October 25, 2024
The Perkier Foods chocolate bar being recalled
Perkier Foods is recalling any of its Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Bar multipacks (3 x 37g) with the best before date of October 8, 2025 as the product contains nuts not mentioned on the label.
No other items have been affected by this issue.
Perkier said it apologised for any inconvenience caused by the product recall.
The company has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations and issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers - which explains why the product is being recalled and what to do if they have bought the product.
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What to do if you have purchased the recalled product
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to almonds (nuts), the FSA warns: "Do not eat it".
Instead return the product to the store you bought it from for a full refund - this can be done with or without a receipt.
For further information on the recall contact Perkier Foods at hello@perkier.co.uk.
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