Iceland Foods recalls Mars Dessert Bar because of undeclared peanut and egg
- Affected
- Mars Dessert Bar
- The problem
- Peanuts and Egg
- Allergen
- Egg, Peanuts – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details or if you have any questions, you can…
Products affected
Mars Dessert Bar
- Pack size: 600g
- Best before 23 February 2024
Risk
Peanuts and Egg
This product may contain peanuts and egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Action taken by the company
Iceland Foods is recalling the above product from customers and have contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details or if you have any questions, you can contact the customer care team on 0800 328 0800.
More information
Iceland Foods is recalling Mars Dessert Bar because it may contain peanuts and egg, which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs have been incorrectly packed with Snickers Dessert Bar. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg.
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 30 December 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.