TESCO shoppers have been warned over an URGENT product recall.
Two chocolate bars have been pulled from the shelves as the supermarket urged customers “do not eat” over “health risk” fears.
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Anyone who purchased the Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 x 40g, has been warned due to a “mispack”, there is a risk of peanuts not being listed an ingredient on the packaging.
This makes them a risk to anyone with a peanut allergy.
The Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 x 40g, have also been recalled for the same issue.
A Tesco spokesperson stated: “There is a risk of peanuts not being declared as an ingredient in the product.
“This poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.”
The recall best before date for the Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack is February 28, 2025.
What to do if someone is suffering an allergic reaction
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 doÂ
How to use an adrenaline auto-injector
If you or someone you’re with has a serious allergic reaction and an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen), you should use it immediately.
Instructions are included on the side of the injector.
Call 999 for an ambulance after using the injector, even if you or the person you’re with seems to be feeling better.
Source: NHS
Meanwhile, the recall best before dates on the Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack are January 31, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
Tesco advised customers “do not consume” and return the product to their stores to be given a full refund.
The industry giant also stated no receipt would be required.
A statement on food.gov.uk confirmed: “Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack because they contain peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label.
“This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
“If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.”
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.