Allergy alertFSA
Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar recalled over undeclared peanuts
Vegan Store is recalling Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar because it contains peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs have been incorrectly packed with a product which contains peanuts. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar 57g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 24 April 2023
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: peanuts is in Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids peanuts, do not eat it.
- Anyone who avoids peanuts 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. 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-08-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Vegan Store is recalling Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar because it contains peanuts, which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs have been incorrectly packed with a product which contains peanuts. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
The risk
Peanuts
This product contains peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts
Action taken
Vegan Store is recalling the above product from customers and have contacted 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 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 product and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details or if you have any questions, you can contact the customer care team on 01902 366066 or email them at sales@veganstore.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: peanuts is in Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar 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?
Anyone who avoids peanuts 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 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.
