Allergy alertFSA
Tesco Multipack Chocolate Bars recalled over undeclared peanuts
Tesco is recalling Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack and Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack because they contain peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
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.
Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack 6 x 40g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 28 February 2025
Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack 6 x 40g
- Best before
- 31 January 2025
- 28 February 2025
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: peanuts is in Tesco Multipack Chocolate 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 Tesco 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-21-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Tesco is recalling Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack and Tesco
Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack because they contain peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
The risk
Peanuts
The products contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Action taken
Tesco is recalling the above products 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 recall 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Tesco Multipack Chocolate Bars been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: peanuts is in Tesco Multipack Chocolate 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 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.
