aldi issues urgent recall and 'do not eat' warning for popular chocolate snack

Aldi has recalled a popular chocolate snack due to the possible presence of peanuts (Picture: Getty Images)

Aldi has issued an urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for a popular snack due to possible traces of nuts.

Dairyfine Crispy Choc Ums have been withdrawn from shelves as they may contain peanuts,which are not listed as an ingredient in the chocolates.

Customers who have purchased packs should not eat them and instead return to the store where it was bought for a full refund.

The recall affects all 121g bags with all use by dates.

The chocolates presented a ‘possible health risk’ to those suffering from peanut allergies,the Food Standards Agency said.

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Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.Aldi said it had removed the snacks from sale as they didn’t meet the supermarket’s ‘normal high standards’.Customers are being advised not to eat Dairyfine Crispy Choc Ums and return them for a full refund (Picture: Food Standards Agency)In a statement,the German discounter said: ‘As a precautionary measure,our supplier is recalling Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s because it

may contain peanuts.‘Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store,where a full refund will be given.‘We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.’Peanut allergies affect approximately one in 50 children and one in 200 adults in the UK,with the condition increasing in prevalence in recent decades,according to charity Allergy UK.