TESCO shoppers have been warned of an URGENT product recall.
Two chocolate bars have been removed from the shelves as the supermarket urged customers not to eat due to fears of health risks.
Anyone who purchased the Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 x 40g has been warned due to “improper packaging”, there is a risk that peanuts are not listed as an ingredient on the pack.
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 said: “There is a risk that peanuts are not listed as an ingredient in the product.
“This poses a potential health risk to anyone with a peanut allergy.”
The best before date for the Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack is February 28, 2025.
What to do if someone has an allergic reaction
Call 999 if:
- your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen
- you breathe very quickly or have difficulty breathing (you may become very wheezy or feel like you are choking or gasping for air)
- your throat feels tight or you have difficulty swallowing
- your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, gray or pale (if you have black or brown skin this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet)
- you suddenly become very confused, sleepy or dizzy
- someone faints and cannot wake up
- a child is limp, limp, or not responding as normal
How do you use an epinephrine auto-injector?
If you or someone you are with has a severe allergic reaction and has an epinephrine auto-injector (such as an EpiPen), you should use it immediately.
Instructions can be found on the side of the injector.
Call 999 for an ambulance after using the injector, even if you or the person you are with seems to be feeling better.
Source: NHS
Meanwhile, the best before dates for the Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack are January 31, 2025 and February 28, 2025.
Tesco advised customers to “do not consume” and return the product to their stores to receive a full refund.
The industry giant also stated that no receipt would be required.
A statement on food.gov.uk confirmed: “Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack because they contain peanuts, which are not listed on the label.
“This means that the products pose a potential health risk to anyone with a peanut allergy.
“If you have purchased the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to a Tesco store for a full refund. For more information, please contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.”
Your product recall rights
Product recalls are an important way to protect consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer generally bears primary responsibility for the recall.
But it is often left 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, and not just food products, it is usually up to you, the customer, to register the appliance with the manufacturer, as if you don’t and there is no way to contact you to find out report a defect.
If you notice that an item you own has been recalled or has a safety alert issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should normally give you more information and a contact number in the safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer may ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the defective product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work, such as repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.