Allergy alertFSAUpdated
Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars recalled over undeclared peanuts
Halo Foods Ltd is recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars, because the contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars 5 x 20 g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 6238 (08:30 – 10:30)
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- August 2027
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: peanuts is in Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids peanuts, do not eat it.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts, 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. Peanut allergy is a frequent cause of severe allergic reactions. Even a small amount can trigger symptoms in some people.
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-45-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Halo Foods Ltd is recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars, because the contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper.
The risk
Allergen: Peanuts
This product contains Peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to Peanuts.
The affected products have been supplied to selected Sainsburys stores in England and Wales, and selected ASDA stores in England and Scotland.
Action taken
Halo Foods Ltd is recalling the above product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product and on their website. 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to where you bought it from for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: peanuts is in Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids peanuts, do not eat it. Peanut allergy is a frequent cause of severe allergic reactions. Even a small amount can trigger symptoms in some people.
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 peanuts, 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 peanuts. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of peanuts, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
