Allergy alertFSA
Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate bars recalled over undeclared nuts
TJ Morris is recalling Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate because allergens are not declared in English on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to hazelnuts, (nuts) and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease. The affected products were sold by T J Morris at Home Bargains.
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.
Milka Hazelnut 90g
- Affected
- All dates
Milka Whole Nut 95g
- Affected
- All dates
Milka Oreo Brownie 100g
- Affected
- All dates
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya is in Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate bars without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya, do not eat it.
- Anyone who avoids hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
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-68-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
TJ Morris is recalling Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate because allergens are not declared in English on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to hazelnuts, (nuts) and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease. The affected products were sold by T J Morris at Home Bargains.
The risk
Milk, hazelnuts (nuts), soya and wheat (gluten)
This product contains milk, hazelnuts (nuts), soya and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to hazelnuts, (nuts), and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
Action taken
TJ Morris 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 point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell 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 an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, an allergy to hazelnuts, (nuts), and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease, do not eat them. Instead contact the customer careline at support@homebargains.co.uk, or alternatively, return them to the Home Bargain store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate bars been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya is in Milka Hazelnut, Milka Whole Nut and Milka Oreo Brownie chocolate bars without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya, do not eat it. Tree nuts include almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts and macadamias. People allergic to one type often avoid them all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Anyone who avoids hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya 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?
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 hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of hazelnut, milk, gluten and soya, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
