Aldi shoppers issued warning as Christmas chocolate recalled

Have you bought this Dairyfine Christmas chocolate from Aldi? <i>(Image: Aldi)</i>
Have you bought this Dairyfine Christmas chocolate from Aldi? (Image: Aldi)
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Aldi has announced it is taking the “precautionary measure” of recalling one of its Christmas chocolates as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning.

The budget-friendly supermarket is recalling its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because the product may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts, the FSA adds.

The specific packs of Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks affected are:

  • Pack size - 90g
  • Batch code - 4061463276865
  • Best before date - all dates

In a statement to its customers, Aldi said: “As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because it may contain peanuts.

“Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given.

“We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.”

The FSA adds: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat it.

“Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.


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“For more information, please visit help.aldi.co.uk or Aldi Customer services can be contacted on 0800 042 0800.”

What are FSA allergy alerts and product recalls?

The FSA explains: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.


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“Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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.”

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