Allergy alertFSA
Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products recalled over undeclared milk
My Sweet Chickpea is recalling various Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the labels. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
36 identifiers listed for this notice.
My Sweet Chickpea Coconut & Dark Chocolate 100g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 26032023
- 25112021
- 01022022
- 16052022
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 26 Mar 2023
- 22 May 2023
- 27 Jul 2023
- 30 Nov 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Cappuccino & Dark Chocolate 100g
- Batch code
- 26032023
- 24112021
- 27012022
- 09052022
- Best before
- 26 Mar 2023
- 22 May 2023
- 27 Jul 2023
- 30 Nov 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Tiramisu & Dark Chocolate 100g
- Batch code
- 26032023
- 25112021
- Best before
- 26 Mar 2023
- 22 May 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake 100g
- Batch code
- 26032023
- 16122021
- 07022022
- Best before
- 26 Mar 2023
- 22 May 2023
- 27 Jul 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate 100g
- Batch code
- 11032022
- Best before
- 27 Jul 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Cinnamon & Dark Chocolate 100g
- Batch code
- 26032023
- 17122021
- Best before
- 26 Mar 2023
- 22 May 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate & Banana Cheesecake 100g
- Batch code
- 26032023
- Best before
- 26 Mar 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate 100g
- Batch code
- 26032023
- Best before
- 26 Mar 2023
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: milk is in Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids milk, do not eat it.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-10-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
My Sweet Chickpea is recalling various Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the labels. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The risk
Milk
These products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
My Sweet Chickpea is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products and have allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store where they were bought from or e-mail your order information to contact@mysweetchickpea.co.uk for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: milk is in Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids milk, do not eat it. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid milk. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
