Favorite ice creams of the family were urgently recalled from all supermarkets because of the fear that they could cause serious allergic reactions.
Food firm Unilever has issued a safety report for the wall of the mini milk vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream lollipops, warning that packaging does not mention important allergens in English.
The affected batches contain milk and can also include pistachio notes, peanuts and soys – with a serious health risk for anyone with food allergies or intolerances.
The recall applies to ten-pack boxes (10 x 35 ml)-with the following batch codes: L5123, L5126, L5127, L5128, L5129, L5141 and L5142, and a best for the date of May 2027.
In a statement Safety Watchdog said the Food Standards Agency (FSA): “This means that the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance for milk or milk components, and/or an allergy to nuts (pistachio nuts), peanuts or soy.”
In severe cases, exposure to these allergens can cause anaphylaxis – a sudden, potentially fatal reaction that can lead to breathing problems, a decrease in blood pressure, throat swelling and loss of consciousness.
Even a small amount of a non -declared ingredient can be sufficient to activate a reaction in a very sensitive person.
Unilever said that it removed the product from the sale and had contacted allergy support organizations to increase consciousness.
Food firm Unilever has issued a safety message for the wall of the mini milk vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice lollipops, warning that packages do not mention important allergens in English
The affected batches contain milk and can also include pistachio notes, peanuts and soys – with a serious health risk for anyone with food allergies or intolerances
For some, even microscopic quantities of a food allergen can cause anaphylaxis-a rapid, life-threatening allergic reaction.
Remarkable fatal cases In recent years, consciousness has led to how devastating casual exposure can be.
In 2016, the 15-year-old Megan Lee died after ordering collection meals that no peanut content announced.
The restaurant owners were later imprisoned for manslaughter due to gross negligence.
And in 2017 Natasha Ednan-Laperouse collapsed and died on a flight after unconscious sesame eating in a Manger baguette.
Her death led to new British labeling laws known as the Law of Natasha-decorated allergy information on pre-packaged foods.
Although these cases related to sesame and collection meals, experts warn that poor labeling on packaged goods – in particular imported products – prohibits an important risk for allergy patients.
In commentary on the mini -patches, the FSA insisted that all consumers remain vigilant: “Sometimes foods must be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk for consumers because the allergy labeling is missing or if there is another risk of a food allergy.”
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, collapsed and died on a flight after unconscious sesame eating in a Manger Staguette in 2017
Megan Lee, 15, died in 2016 after ordering collection meals that no peanut content has announced
The company shows notifications of the points of sale in all stores that have stored the lollipops, whereby the recall is explained and advised customers not to eat them.
Instead, everyone is encouraged to contact the Unilever Careline via ukicare@unilever.com for more information and to request a refund.
Allergy campaigners have long warned that inconsistent or unclear food labeling is endangered vulnerable people – especially when labels are printed in foreign languages or without required allergen statements.
The FSA reminded Shoppers that foods are often called or withdrawn when allergen information is missing, incorrect or misleading – even if the product itself is safe for most people.
Go to food.gov.uk/news-alerts for full details of the warning or to subscribe to food safety reports.
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