Tesco recall Chocolate Bars 2024: Nationwide Recall

Tesco recall Chocolate Bars 2024: Nationwide Recall

Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, has issued an urgent recall for two types of chocolate bars due to a critical safety concern. The affected products contain undeclared peanuts, also posing a health risk for individuals with peanut allergies.

Recalled Products

1. Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack
   • Pack Size: 6 x 40g
   • Best Before Date: 28 February 2025
2. Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack
   • Pack Size: 6 x 40g
   • Best Before Dates: 31 January 2025, 28 February 2025

Why the Recall?

Both chocolate bar varieties contain peanuts, which were not properly labeled. For anyone allergic to peanuts, consuming these products could be dangerous.

What to Do if You’ve Purchased These Bars

If you’ve bought any of the recalled chocolate bars, do not consume them. Instead, take the following steps:

1. Return the products: Visit any Tesco store and also return the affected chocolate bars for a full refund.
2. Contact Tesco Customer Services: If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to Tesco Customer Services at 0800 505 555.

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   • Reason for Recall: Reports of patient burn injuries
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   • Also Reason for Recall: Potential contamination with Salmonella
   • Company: Western Mixers Produce and Nuts
3. Also Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit (Mt. Capra):
   • Date: May 10, 2024
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   • Company: Healthwest Minerals, Inc. dba Mt. Capra Products
4. Amyloid Complete Dietary Supplement Capsules (FoodScience, LLC):
   • Date: May 9, 2024
   • Also Reason for Recall: Undeclared shellfish (shrimp, crab) allergens
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5. And also Various Confectionery Products (Freshness Guaranteed, Palmer, Sweet Smiles, Snackin’ With The Crew, Casey’s, Sconza Chocolates, Favorite Day Bakery, Sunny Select, Urge!, Kwik Trip Inc.):
   • Date: May 6, 2024
   • Also Reason for Recall: Potential contamination with Salmonella
   • Company: Palmer Candy Company

Peanut Allergy Symptoms

Here are the common signs and symptoms associated with peanut allergies:

1. Skin Reactions:
   • Hives (red, itchy welts on the skin)
   • Redness or swelling
2. Also Oral Symptoms:
   • Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and also throat
3. Digestive Problems:
   • Diarrhea
   • Stomach cramps
   • Also Nausea or vomiting
4. Respiratory Symptoms:
   • Tightening of the throat
   • Also Shortness of breath or wheezing
   • Runny nose
5. Severe Reaction (Anaphylaxis):
   • Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening response to peanut exposure.
   • Symptoms include constriction of airways, also swelling of the throat (making breathing difficult), a severe drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
   • Immediate treatment with an epinephrine autoinjector (such as EpiPen) and emergency medical attention are crucial in anaphylaxis cases.