Waitrose & Partners recalls No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because of undeclared allergens
- Affected
- Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
- The problem
- Almonds, hazelnut (nuts) and soya
- Allergen
- Almond, Hazelnut, Nuts, Soya – 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 almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49%
- Batch code 0259 · Best before end: November 2021
Risk
Almonds, hazelnut (nuts) and soya
This product contains almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almond, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
Action taken by the company
Waitrose & Partners 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 to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose No.1 Dominican Republic Milk Chocolate 49% because some products contain almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and soya which are not mentioned on the label. Due to a packaging error, some products contain Waitrose No.1 Orange & Almond Chocolate instead. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds, hazelnuts (nuts) and/or soya.
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 16 October 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.