{"id":126985,"date":"2026-10-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=126985"},"modified":"2026-10-14T11:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:20:20","slug":"asda-and-sainsburys-urgent-snack-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/asda-and-sainsburys-urgent-snack-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Asda and Sainsbury\u2019s Issue Urgent Snack Bar Recall Over Hidden Allergy Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Halo Foods Ltd issued the recall on 13 October 2026 after discovering that Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packaging Error Triggers Peanut Allergy Warning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The recall concerns Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars sold in packs containing five 20g bars. According to the Food Standards Agency<\/a>, the affected products carry batch code 6238<\/strong>, a best-before date of August 2027 and individual bar timestamps between 8.30am and 10.30am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem originated during production, when peanut butter bars were placed inside packaging designed for a different product<\/strong>. Although the outer packaging correctly identifies the peanut butter bars, the individual wrappers carry the name and allergen information for Skinny Whip Toffee bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Asda’s official recall notice<\/a>, 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<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affected products were supplied to selected Sainsbury’s<\/strong> stores across England and selected Asda <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 – Halo Foods Limited recalls Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars because of undeclared peanuts: https:\/\/t.co\/swOXeX1MsC<\/a>

The contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper. pic.twitter.com\/xK2FSpySfV<\/a><\/p>— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>