Allergy Alert
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts because of undeclared sulphur dioxide
Tesco is recalling a batch of Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts. The product has been incorrectly packed with Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection which contains sulphur dioxide that is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites. The correctly packed Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection product is not affected by this recall.
Product details
| Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 225g |
| Batch code | L0075004 |
| Best before | End: May 2021 |
| Allergens | Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites |
Risk statement
Allergen(s): Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Action taken by the company
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above incorrectly packed product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought or if preferred, contact Tesco’s Customer Helpline on 0800 505 555 for a full refund without returning the product to store.
About allergy alerts
Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.
Ref: FSA-AA-73-2020-update-1