Allergy alertFSA
M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar recalled over undeclared milk
Marks & Spencer is recalling M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar because some packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar 180g
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 29087570
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 09 November 2023
What to do now
M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar contains milk, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk.
- Anyone who avoids milk should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- You can return it to M&S for your money back.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
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
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-05-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Marks & Spencer is recalling M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar because some packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The risk
Milk
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
Marks & Spencer is recalling the above product 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 product is being recalled and tells 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 and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund. For more information contact Marks & Spencer on 03330148555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar been recalled?
M&S Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar contains milk, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk. 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 barcode 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?
Anyone who avoids milk should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
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.
