Halo Foods Ltd issued the recall on 13 October 2026 after discovering that Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars had been placed inside wrappers intended for Skinny Whip Toffee bars. The affected stock was distributed to selected supermarkets in England and Scotland, with customers advised to return the products for a full refund.
Packaging Error Triggers Peanut Allergy Warning
The recall concerns Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars sold in packs containing five 20g bars. According to the Food Standards Agency, the affected products carry batch code 6238, a best-before date of August 2027 and individual bar timestamps between 8.30am and 10.30am.
The problem originated during production, when peanut butter bars were placed inside packaging designed for a different product. Although the outer packaging correctly identifies the peanut butter bars, the individual wrappers carry the name and allergen information for Skinny Whip Toffee bars.
This means consumers relying on the individual wrappers would not see peanuts declared among the ingredients. The discrepancy led Halo Foods to withdraw the affected stock and issue a warning to customers who may already have purchased it.
According to Asda’s official recall notice, the product may contain an undeclared peanut allergen because the individual wrappers display incorrect allergy information. The retailer explained: “Although the outer packaging and bars are correct, the individual bar wrapper inside states toffee whip bars with incorrect allergens.”
Affected products were supplied to selected Sainsbury’s stores across England and selected Asda supermarkets in England and Scotland. Halo Foods has confirmed that no other Skinny products are affected by the packaging error. The recall applies specifically to the identified batch of Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars.
Customers Told To Return Affected Bars for a Full Refund
The Food Standards Agency has instructed consumers not to eat the affected products and to return them to the retailer where they were purchased. According to the agency’s allergy alert, Halo Foods has also been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations so they can inform their members about the recall.
Notices are being displayed in stores selling the affected bars, explaining why the products have been recalled and what customers should do if they have already bought them. Asda has confirmed that customers returning the product to their nearest store will receive a full refund without needing to provide a receipt.
Anyone seeking further information can contact Halo Foods on 0800 298 3969 or by emailing [email protected]. Asda customers can also contact the retailer’s customer relations team on 0330 053 0111. People who have health concerns after consuming the affected bars are advised to seek appropriate medical guidance.
The FSA distinguishes between product withdrawals, which remove goods from sale, and recalls, which ask customers to return products already purchased. Allergy alerts are issued when incorrect or missing allergen information presents a potential risk to consumers. Halo Foods has apologised for the inconvenience and stated that it is taking the matter seriously.
