Urgent recall issued for three Milka chocolate bars due to deadly allergen mislabelling

Three cult Milka chocolate bars have been pulled from Home Bargains’ shelves over fears they could trigger a fatal allergic reaction after it emerged they had been mislabeled. 

The discount store, owned by TJ Morris, is urgently recalling Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate bars because allergens are not declared in English on the label. 

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), this means the product is a ‘possible health risk’ for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk, hazelnuts, soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. 

The recall applies to 90g bars of Milka Hazelnut, 95g bars of Milka Whole Nut, and 100g bars of Milka Oreo Brownie. 

All best before dates are thought to be affected. 

Nut allergies can be fatal, causing anaphylaxis—which occurs when the immune system mistakenly overreacts and releases a flood of chemicals that send the body into shock, stopping patients from breathing. 

As well as rapid organ failure, this can restrict oxygen to the brain, resulting in brain damage and even death. 

Customers who have purchased the cult bars from any of Home Bargains’ stores who have an allergy or intolerance to the listed ingredients are advised not to eat it. 

The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers, explaining why the product has been recalled.