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Some chocolates have been withdrawn by three companies because the products contain a milk protein, which is not an intended ingredient. This makes the products a possible health risk for people who are allergic to, or intolerant of, milk or milk constituents. The Agency has issued three Allergy Alerts.
Anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents is advised not eat the products.
The products being withdrawn and the companies withdrawing them are:
The companies have withdrawn any remaining affected products from sale. All future production of these products will be relabelled to show advice on the risk of possible cross contamination with milk. In addition, the companies have contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members of the withdrawal.
No other Whitakers Chocolates Ltd, Delvaux Chocolates or Poundland products are known to be affected.
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