'Do not eat!' Supermarket recalls chocolate treat which may cause vomiting and shortness of breath
A chocolate treat has been recalled
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Heron Foods has recalled sweet treats as they contain ingredients not listed on the label.
This could be potentially dangerous to anyone with an allergy and customers are told, "do not eat it".
The Smileys Surprise Egg
Pack size: All packs
Batch code: All
Best before: 30 August 2025
Allergen: Hazelnuts (nuts)
It may contain hazelnut not mentioned on the list
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A warning stated: "We are recalling the Surprise Egg product due to its containment of hazelnuts (nuts) not mentioned on the label.
"The batch code and best before can be found on the edge of the product. If you have bought the Smiley Surprise Egg as detailed above, and you have an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts), do not eat it."
Instead, anyone who has the eggs has been told: "check if you have bought the affected batch code(s)/best before date of the Smiley Surprise Egg".
The retailer advised: "You can do this by taking a picture of this notice or writing down the batch code/best before date for reference at home."
Anyone who discovers they have the affected batch and has an allergy or intolerance can return it to stores for a full refund, with or without a receipt. They can also get more information by contacting info@heronfoods.com.
Symptoms of a hazelnut allergy can vary greatly, leading to a potentially life-threatening reaction in extreme cases.
Other common symptoms include itching, hives, swelling, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, shortness of breath and more. Anyone experiencing these should seek medical advice.
Food recalls are shared when products are known to pose a risk to consumers. The Food Standards Agency said: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
"Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
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The product was sold at Heron Foods
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"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk."
This comes as skin care was pulled from sale over fears of causing irritation and a "serious chemical risk".
The product, available online in the UK, could "cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system". Customers are urged to stop using it.
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