Tesco issues urgent recall on popular chocolate over 'possible health risk'

Tesco has announced an urgent recall for two types of chocolate bars due to a potential health risk.

The recall affects Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars, both sold in 6 x 40g multipacks.

Customers who purchased Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars with a best-before date of 28 February 2025, or Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars with a best-before date of 31 January 2025 or 28 February 2025, are advised to return them to the store for a full refund.

The recall is due to a mispackaging error that has resulted in peanuts not being listed as an ingredient. This oversight poses a serious health risk to anyone with a peanut allergy.

Tesco has urged customers not to consume these products and assured them that they can get a refund without needing to provide a receipt.

In a statement, Tesco said: "We are recalling specific date codes of our Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack 6 x 40g and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack 6 x 40g. Due to a mispack, there is a risk of peanuts not being declared as an ingredient in the product.

"This poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts."

Customers can also contact Tesco’s customer service team at 0800 505 555 for further assistance.

The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that Tesco will recall the affected products and has advised the supermarket to inform relevant allergy support organizations.

Notices explaining the recall will be displayed in stores, providing details on why the products are being withdrawn and instructions for customers who have purchased them.

The charity Anaphylaxis UK has warned that the recalled products are "unsuitable for and should be avoided" by anyone with a peanut allergy or intolerance.