The recalls were issued because of undeclared allergens or the possible presence of veterinary medicines. According to the FSA, shoppers should follow the recall advice provided by companies and return affected products where applicable for a refund.
Chocolate Products Recalled over Undeclared Milk and Soya
Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd has recalled several chocolate products sold in England, Scotland and Wales because they contain milk and soya that were not mentioned on the labels. According to the FSA, the products may pose a health risk to people with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, as well as those with an allergy to soya.
The recalled items include Medium Coloured Ladybird products with best before dates of 1 March 2027 and 16 January 2028, Small Red Ladybird products dated 21 January 2027 and 25 January 2027, and Large Red Heart products with dates of 22 November 2027, 23 December 2027 and 26 December 2027.
The recall also covers Mini Butterflies with best before dates of 21 March 2027 and 9 September 2027, along with Sports Car products dated 15 August 2027.
The company has issued notices to retailers explaining why the products have been removed from sale and what customers should do if they have bought them. The FSA advised anyone with a milk or soya allergy not to eat the products and to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Milk and Gü Dessert Recalls Affect Major Supermarket Shoppers
Graham’s Family Dairy has recalled its Semi-Skimmed Milk after veterinary medicines, including antibiotics such as penicillin, were found in the product. The affected milk was sold in one pint, one litre and two litre sizes, all with a best before date of 31 July 2026.
According to the FSA, the presence of veterinary medicines may make the product unsafe to consume and could present a health risk to people with an allergy to antibiotics. Customers who purchased the milk have been advised not to drink it and to return it for a full refund.
The recalled milk was sold at retailers including Tesco and Asda. Graham’s Family Dairy said the recall was a precautionary measure because there was a small risk that trace levels of antibiotics could be present.
A separate recall concerns Gü Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert, which was sold at Tesco and Waitrose. The product was removed from shelves because it may contain hazelnuts and soya that were not declared on the label.
The affected Gü dessert has lot number 126135 and a best before date of 30 June 2027. The FSA said the product should not be eaten by anyone with an allergy to hazelnuts or soya. Gü stated that the issue was limited to a small number of products and that customers should return the item to the store for a refund.
Food recalls are issued when products may present a risk to consumers. The FSA explains that items can either be withdrawn from sale or recalled, with recall notices informing customers about products already purchased and the steps they should take.
