Candyco recalls various Monarch Confectionary products because of incorrect allergen labelling
- Affected
- Monarch Confectionary Chocolate Statins; Monarch Confectionery Vanilla, Raspberry and Peppermint macaroon bars
- The problem
- Milk
- Allergen
- Milk – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Monarch Confectionary Chocolate Statins
- Pack size: 100g
- Best before All dates up to and including 31 October 2019
Monarch Confectionery Vanilla, Raspberry and Peppermint macaroon bars
- Pack size: 115g
- Best before All dates up to and including 31 March 2019
Risk
Milk
The products contain milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken by the company
Candyco is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. This notice explains to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Candyco recalls Monarch Confectionary chocolate satins (boiled sweets) and three flavours of Monarch Confectionary macaroon bars, because they contain milk, which is not correctly declared on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 3 November 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.