Aldi chocolate pulled from shelves over serious health risks – 'Can be life threatening!'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an allergy alert in response, strongly advising shoppers: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat it."

As well as recalling the product, the retailer confirmed it has removed it from shelves to prevent further health risks.

Customers who have purchased the Dairyfine chocolate can return it to any Aldi store for a full refund.

For those seeking additional information, the retailer has provided multiple contact options. Shoppers can reach Aldi at 0800 042 0800 or fill out a web form at https://help.aldi.co.uk/contact-form-product.

The company has also distributed point-of-sale notifications in stores to inform shoppers about the recall, adding: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Aldi has contacted relevant allergy support organisations to ensure their members are informed about the recall.

Symptoms of a peanut allergy

Peanut allergy affects around two per cent of children in the UK, usually developing in early childhood, although it can occasionally appear in later life. It tends to be persistent, with approximately one in five children outgrowing their allergy, typically by the age of 10.

Allergy UK states: "Signs and symptoms usually occur within minutes of contact with peanuts, but can also occur up to one hour later.

"Most allergic reactions are mild, but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction, which can be life-threatening."

Mild to moderate symptoms include an itchy mouth, tongue and throat; swelling of lips, around the eyes or face; red, raised, itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria); vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea; runny nose and sneezing.

Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include swelling of the tongue and/or throat; difficulty in swallowing or speaking; change in voice (hoarse voice); wheeze (whistling noise) or persistent cough; difficult or noisy breathing; dizziness, collapse, loss of consciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure); pale, floppy, sudden sleepiness in babies.

About allergy alerts

The FSA explains: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect, or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an allergy alert."

Aldi's recall comes just days after Asda shoppers were told to check their kitchens as incorrect labelling prompted safety concerns.

The supermarket confirmed that 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip (220g) were marked with a use-by date of December 29, 2025, while the actual expiry date should have read November 29, 2025.

Customers who had purchased the spring rolls were advised to follow the typical recall process: do not consume them and instead, return them to their nearest Asda.

Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter