Aldi warning over Christmas chocolate recall
Aldi has issued a safety warning to customers about a Christmas chocolate product after discovering a risk for people with peanut allergies. The affected item is being recalled from sale, and shoppers are urged to check any packs they may already have at home.
Product details
The recall applies to Aldi’s seasonal chocolate product Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks.
- Product name: Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks.
- Pack size: 90g.
- Batch / barcode code: 4061463276865.
- Best-before: all dates are included in the recall.
People who bought this product are advised not to consume it if they have, or are buying for someone with, a peanut allergy.
Allergy risk and issue
The reason for the recall is a possible presence of peanuts that are not declared on the label. This creates a serious health risk for anyone allergic or intolerant to peanuts, as they would not be able to see this allergen listed in the ingredients.
The chocolate “may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label”, creating “a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts”.
Because of this undeclared allergen, food-safety authorities have issued an allergy alert and advised that affected consumers should not eat the product.
What affected customers should do
Aldi customers who have bought the Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks are being told not to eat the product if they are allergic to peanuts. Instead, they should return the chocolate to an Aldi store, where a full refund will be provided.
The recall and refund process applies even if shoppers no longer have their receipt, and the product has been removed from sale as a precaution.
Role of food safety authorities
Food standards bodies issue allergy alerts when a food product poses a risk because allergen information is missing or incorrect. In this case, the presence of undeclared peanuts in the Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks triggered such an alert and led to the recall from Aldi stores.
These alerts are designed to warn people with food allergies quickly so they can avoid products that could cause a reaction.
Author’s summary: Aldi has recalled its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks after discovering undeclared peanuts, urging anyone with a peanut allergy to avoid eating it and return packs for a full refund.
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