Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Ltd recalls Lindt LINDOR Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bars because of undeclared wheat (gluten)
- Affected
- Lindt LINDOR Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bars
- The problem
- Wheat (gluten)
- Allergen
- Gluten, Wheat – 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 or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Lindt LINDOR Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bars
- Pack size: 38g
- Batch code L5751 17 · Best before June 2022
Risk
Wheat (gluten)
This product contains wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Ltd is recalling Lindt LINDOR Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate 38g Bars because a small number of packs contain wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. Due to a packaging error, some packs contain Lindt HELLO Strawberry Cheesecake Bar.
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 27 October 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.