The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a 'do not eat' alert following the recall of a chocolate bar due to a possible health risk. The Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar, manufactured by Buttermilk Confections, has been removed from shelves because it contains milk that is not declared on the label. This poses a risk for individuals with a milk allergy or intolerance.
Recall Details
The FSA confirmed that the affected product is the 45g Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar with a best before date of June 15, 2027, and batch code BM26105. The agency stated: 'Buttermilk Confections is recalling Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. This product contains milk (casein), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.'
Consumer Advice
Buttermilk Confections has issued a point-of-sale notice advising customers: 'If you have bought Buttermilk Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar as detailed above, do not eat it.' Instead, customers are urged to check the batch code and best before date, and return the product to the store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
The FSA added: 'If you have bought the above product and have 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.' The company has also contacted allergy support organisations to inform their members about the recall.
Understanding Recalls
The FSA explained that sometimes food products are withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers, such as missing or incorrect allergy labelling. In such cases, the FSA issues an Allergy Alert to ensure public safety.
