British shoppers have been called to action as a pistachio treat is recalled due to health risks.
Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars, sold at TK Maxx and Homesense, contain undeclared milk and therefore pose a risk to anyone who has an allergy to it.
Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars
Product codes on price ticket and receipt: 758612, 758664
Dates of sale: Between January and March 2025
Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars contain undeclared milk
TK Maxx
In an official recall notice, TK Maxx told shoppers: "We are recalling the Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars due to a safety issue. They contain undeclared milk which could cause an allergic reaction.
"If you purchased the product and are allergic to milk, please stop using it immediately and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store.
"We are offering a full refund or a replacement for all affected products."
UK customers who require further information should contact 01923 473561 / customerservice@tjxeurope.com.
Customers in the Republic of Ireland should contact 01 2476126 / customerservice@tjxeurope.com.
Allergy UK provides essential information on how milk allergies may present in babies, children and adults.
Experts warned: "Cow's milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies to affect babies and young children.
"Most children will have outgrown their allergy to milk by the time they reach school age (around five years of age).
"In a small number of people who do not outgrow their allergy to cow's milk, it will persist into adulthood. Where this happens, people are more likely to experience more severe allergic reactions."
In adults, mild to moderate symptoms of an IgE (immediate) mediated allergic reaction to cow's milk include an itchy mouth, tongue and throat; swelling of the lips, around the eyes or face; red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria); vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea; and a runny nose and sneezing.
Allergy UK warned: "Any one or more of the following symptoms are a sign of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and should be treated as a medical emergency.
"If available, adrenaline should be given without delay and an ambulance called with the call operator informed that it is anaphylaxis."
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Symptoms of anaphylaxis include the swelling of the tongue and/or throat; difficulty in swallowing or speaking or change in voice (hoarse voice); wheezing (whistling noise) or a persistent cough; difficult or noisy breathing; and dizziness, collapse, loss of consciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure).
For information on how a cow's milk allergy may present in babies and children, see Allergy UK.
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Shoppers will receive a full refund or replacement upon returning the affected items.
