High street giant Poundland has launched an urgent product recall affecting two popular chocolate items that could pose a serious danger to customers with nut allergies.
The retailer has issued an immediate "do not eat" warning for their 200g Milk Chocolate Bars and 100g White Chocolate Bars, which may contain undeclared peanuts and almonds not listed on the packaging.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall affects specific batches of both chocolate varieties:
- Poundland Milk Chocolate Bar (200g) with best before dates of 12 August 2025 and 13 August 2025
- Poundland White Chocolate Bar (100g) with best before dates of 12 August 2025 and 13 August 2025
Serious Health Concerns
This isn't just a routine product withdrawal. The presence of undeclared nuts makes these chocolate bars potentially life-threatening for anyone with peanut or almond allergies.
Customers who have purchased these specific batches are being urged to return them immediately to their nearest Poundland store for a full refund. No receipt is required - shoppers can simply bring the affected products back to any location.
What Should Customers Do?
If you've bought either of these chocolate bars, here's what you need to know:
- Check your cupboard immediately for the affected products
- Do not consume the chocolate if it matches the batch details
- Return to any Poundland store for a full refund
- Contact a healthcare professional if you've already consumed the product and have concerns
Poundland has confirmed they're working closely with the Food Standards Agency to ensure all affected stock is removed from shelves and the packaging error is corrected.
