Aldi Recalls Popular Chocolate Snack with Urgent ‘Do Not Eat’ Alert
Aldi has issued a recall for its popular chocolate snack, Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s, due to potential health risks for individuals allergic to peanuts. Customers are urged to return the product to their nearest Aldi store for a full refund.
Aldi Recall Details
The decision to recall Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s follows a notification from Aldi’s supplier. The product may contain peanuts, which were not properly declared on the ingredient label. This oversight poses a serious risk to those with peanut allergies or intolerances.
Health Implications
According to the charity Anaphylaxis UK, these chocolate treats are unsuitable for anyone with such allergies. Current data indicates that approximately six percent of adults in the UK suffer from a food allergy, equating to about 2.4 million individuals.
- 1 in 50 children in the UK is estimated to have a peanut allergy.
- The prevalence of peanut allergies has tripled over the past few decades.
Recommendations for Allergy Prevention
Researchers suggest that introducing peanut products into children’s diets as early as four to six months could significantly reduce allergy rates. A study from the University of Southampton highlights that peanut allergies are more prevalent in children with severe eczema and egg allergies.
- Introducing peanut butter or suitable snacks to babies with eczema is recommended from four months of age.
- This could potentially lower peanut allergy occurrence by up to 77% across the population.
Aldi’s Response
Aldi has expressed regret over the lapse in product safety standards. In their official notice, they stated, “As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s because they may contain peanuts.” They appreciate customer cooperation regarding this issue.
This recall follows another incident where Aldi had to pull Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream from shelves due to undeclared wheat, posing a risk to individuals with gluten allergies or coeliac disease.
