Aldi has launched an urgent product recall for a popular Christmas chocolate item over serious concerns it could cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
What Product Is Being Recalled?
The supermarket is recalling its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks 90g product. The recall applies to all best before dates for this specific item. The reason for the urgent action is that the chocolate may contain peanuts, an ingredient not declared on the product label.
This omission presents a severe health hazard for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has officially classified the product as a possible health risk for individuals with this specific allergy.
What Should Customers Do?
In an official statement, Aldi advised: "As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because it may contain peanuts." The retailer has instructed customers who have purchased the product to return it to their nearest Aldi store for a full refund, with no receipt required.
The supermarket added an apology, stating: "We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation."
Recall Notice Amendments
The initial allergy alert was first issued by the FSA on Friday. It was then amended on Monday to correct specific details. The word 'undeclared' was removed from the alert's title, and references to a batch code were clarified. The identifier for the affected product is its barcode: 4061463276865.
Customers seeking further information are encouraged to contact Aldi's customer service team directly. The contact number for UK customers is 0800 042 0800. For customers in Ireland, the number to call is 1800 991 828.
This incident highlights the critical importance of accurate food labelling, especially for allergens like peanuts which can trigger anaphylaxis. Consumers with food allergies are urged to always check packaging carefully, even on familiar products.
