World of Sweets has recalled two chocolate products sold in UK supermarkets and on Amazon over fears of salmonella contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned customers not to eat the chocolates and to return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.
Affected products and what to do
The two recalled products are Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles (120g) and Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate (100g). The recall notice confirms that all best before dates are affected. The chocolates are still being sold on Amazon.
Anyone who purchased the chocolate directly from World of Sweets has been asked to contact the company’s customer service team with their order number and the number of affected units. The company will advise on next steps.
Salmonella risk and symptoms
Salmonella is a bacteria spread via contaminated food such as eggs, poultry, meat, unpasteurised dairy products and fresh produce. Consumption can result in an infection called salmonellosis, which can be fatal. Typical symptoms include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. Vulnerable groups – such as young children, older adults and immunocompromised people – can develop more severe illness such as bloodstream infection and sepsis.
The particular variation in the current outbreak is S. Enteritidis, the most common type in England. The FSA said in its risk statement: ‘The presence of salmonella in the products listed above.’ It added: ‘Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.’
Context and impact
The recall comes as a salmonella infection linked to imported eggs in England has caused hundreds to fall ill and one person to die over the summer. Metro has contacted Amazon for comment.
