‘Do not eat’: Supermarkets issue urgent warning for popular ice creams due to deadly risk
Popular ice creams have been urgently recalled from all major supermarkets over fears they could trigger severe allergic reactions.
Food firm Unilever has issued a safety notice for its Wall’s Mini Milk Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate Ice Cream Lollies, warning that the ingredients label fails to list key allergens in English.
The affected batches contain milk and may also include pistachio nuts, peanuts and soya—posing a serious health risk to anyone with food allergies or intolerances.
The recall applies to ten-pack boxes—(10 x 35ml)—with the following batch codes: L5123, L5126, L5127, L5128, L5129, L5141 and L5142, and a best before date of May 2027.
In a statement, safety watchdog the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: ‘This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to nuts (pistachios), peanuts or soya.’
Unilever has confirmed it is removing the affected items from shelves and is advising customers who have bought them not to consume them.
Instead, they are urged to contact the company’s careline for a refund.
While allergic reactions to food are often manageable they can, in some cases, be severe and even fatal if not treated promptly. More to follow.
