'Do not eat!' Britons warned of chocolate that can cause vomiting, hives and more
Chocolate has been recalled
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Shoppers have been warned to check for six different chocolate boxes that could pose a serious allergy risk.
Anyone who has bought the treats can return them for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
The chocolates are available online and in stores from brands including Ocado, Selfridges and Amazon.
They contain peanuts that are not mentioned on the ingredients list, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to the nuts.
Six different chocolates have been recalled
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The London Collection Box
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 148148, 139139
Best before: 29 January 2025
The Jewel Box
Pack size: 120g
Batch code: 179179
Best before: 16 January 2025
The Jewel Box
Pack size: 210g
Batch code: 179179
Best before: 16 January 2025
The Jewel Box
Pack size: 325g
Batch code: 226226, 139139
Best before: 16 January 2025, 27 February 2025
The London Collection Earl Grey Thins
Pack size: 200g
Batch code: 345345
Best before: 19 May 2025
The Festive House Earl Grey Truffles
Pack size: 60g
Batch code: 149149
Best before: 17 June 2025
Symptoms of a peanut allergy vary greatly and can include hives, swelling of the skin, itchy or tingling throat, vomiting and shortness of breath. It can even cause a life-threatening allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) shared advice. It said: "Prestat is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, who will tell their members about the recall.
"The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
"If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund."
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The products contain peanuts not listed on the label
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Food recalls are not often issued but they are important for informing customers of any risks of their food.
The FSA added: "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."
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