Urgent recall of sweet treat over fears of ‘life-threatening reactions’ – as Lidl issues ‘unsafe to eat’ meat alert
A SWEET treat has been urgently recalled because it does not list peanuts and milk on its ingredients list, health officials say — as Lidl recalled a popular meat product.
Health food store Lean Supper Club has recalled its Dark Chocolate Peanut Mousse in Northern Ireland because of the undeclared allergens.
The Food Standards Agency said the product could be a “possible health risk” for people with life-threatening allergies.
A spokesperson said: “This product contains peanuts and milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanut or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanut or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it.
“Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
Britain has one of the highest levels of allergic conditions in the world, with one in five Brits affected by at least one disorder, according to Allergy UK.
Deadly anaphylaxis is caused by the body’s immune system overreacting, and can be set off by allergies to anything from foods, like nuts or shellfish, to general anaesthetic.
The number of UK hospital admissions for anaphylaxis increased more than six-fold in the two decades up to 2012, the charity said.
Warning signs include feeling lightheaded or faint, difficulty breathing, a raised heartbeat, clammy skin and confusion or anxiety.
If someone is suffering from it, you may need to use an adrenaline auto-injector on them if they have one and you know how to use it, according to the NHS.
Ambulances should also be rung immediately.
Customers are being asked to return the Dark Chocolate Peanut Mousse to stores.
‘Unsafe to eat’
Meanwhile, Lidl Northern Ireland has also urgently recalled a turkey breast product over fears it is “unsafe to eat”.
The supermarket chain has pulled its Deluxe Irish Carved Peppered Turkey Breast from shelves in the nation.
The FSA said the product sold in 130g packs has an incorrect use-by date, which reads June 25, 2024.
A spokesperson said: “The product listed above has been labelled with an incorrect ‘use-by’ which makes it unsafe to eat.”
Lidl said: “Our supplier Flamewood is recalleing the above use by date of Deluxe Irish Carved Pepperd Turkey Breast.
“The use by date stated on the product label is 25 Jun. however the correct use by date is 25 Jan.
“No other use by dates of Deluxe products are affected.”
Customers are being advised not to eat the turkey and return it to the store where it was bought with or without a receipt.
When should I call 999 if someone is suffering an allergic reaction?
Call 999 if:
- your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen
- you’re breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you’re choking or gasping for air)
- your throat feels tight or you’re struggling to swallow
- your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)
- you suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzy
- someone faints and cannot be woken up
- a child is limp, floppy or not responding like they normally do (their head may fall to the side, backwards or forwards, or they may find it difficult to lift their head or focus on your face)
You or the person who’s unwell may also have a rash that’s swollen, raised or itchy.
These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
Source: The NHS