Real Handful recalls Choc Orange Chase Protein Bar due to undeclared sesame
- Affected
- Real Handful Choc Orange Chase
- The problem
- This product may contain sesame, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
- Allergen
- Sesame – 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 to sesame do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Real Handful Choc Orange Chase
- Pack size: 40g
- Best before 28 July 2019 and 9 September 2019
Risk
This product may contain sesame, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
Action taken by the company
Real Handful is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact 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. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to sesame do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Real Handful recalls its Choc Orange Chase Protein Bar as it may contain sesame which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
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 12 February 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.