Product Recall: Harvey Nichols Lustrous Hazelnuts in Dark ChocolateProduct Recall: Harvey Nichols Lustrous Hazelnuts in Dark Chocolate The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent recall notice for Harvey Nichols Lustrous Hazelnuts in Dark Chocolate due to the presence of undeclared milk. This poses a potential health risk for individuals with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk components. Affected Products: * Harvey Nichols Shiny Hazelnuts * Package size: 175g * Batch codes: 231012, 231017, 230926, and 240228 * Best before: September 30, 2024, and October 30, 2024 Reason for Recall: The product contains undeclared milk, which is not indicated on the label. This poses a potential health risk for people with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk components. What to Do: * Do not consume the product. * Return the affected product to the store for a full refund, receipt not required. * Contact Harvey Nichols customer service at [email protected] or +44 (0) 20 72018088 for further information. Symptoms of Milk Allergy: * Immediate (IgE-mediated) allergy: Occurs within minutes of exposure and can include: itching, swelling, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms, and anaphylaxis. * Delayed (non-IgE-mediated) allergy: Develops over hours or days and can include: eczema, hives, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Anaphylaxis Warning: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Symptoms include swelling of the tongue and throat, difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, and unconsciousness. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. Extension of Supermarkets’ Recalls: Supermarkets are extending their recalls due to the contamination of multiple products with salmonella bacteria. Consumers are advised to check the FSA website for a list of affected products and follow recall instructions.
British luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols has recalled a product due to an undeclared ingredient.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) told Britain: “Harvey Nichols is recalling Harvey Nichols Lustrous Hazelnuts in Dark Chocolate because it contains milk, which is not declared on the label.
“This means that the product poses a potential health risk to people with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk components.”
Harvey Nichols Shiny Hazelnuts
Package size: 175g
Batch codes: 231012, 231017, 230926 and 240228
Best before: September 30, 2024 and October 30, 2024
‘A potential health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk components
Harvey Nichols
The FSA continues: “Harvey Nichols is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, who will inform their members of the recall.
“The company has also sent a point of sale message to its customers. These messages explain to customers why the product is being recalled and what to do if they have purchased the product.”
Harvey Nichols told customers: “This product may contain hazelnuts coated in white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
Do not consume the product. Return the affected product to the store for a full refund, receipt not required.”
Harvey Nichols has seven stores in the UK and Ireland, including five large stores in London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester and two small stores in Bristol and Dublin.
The department store chain apologised to customers for the inconvenience and told them they could contact [email protected] or +44 (0) 20 72018088 for further information.
The FSA explained why food recalls happen. Although they are not common, when they do occur they should be taken seriously.
The FSA said: “Sometimes there is a problem with a food product that means it cannot be sold.
“The product may then be removed from the shelves or recalled (when customers are asked to return the product).
“Sometimes foods need to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is some other risk of food allergy. Where there is a risk of food allergy, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
Allergy UK provides important information about cow’s milk allergy in adults, including information on immediate allergy (IgE mediated), delayed allergy (non-IgE mediated) and intolerance reactions.
The experts explained: “Immediate allergy (IgE-mediated) occurs rapidly and is caused by the immunoglobulin E antibody. Typically, these allergic symptoms occur within minutes of consuming cow’s milk or up to two hours afterwards. This type of reaction is described as IgE-mediated food allergy. This is the most common type in adults. In some adults with a mild IgE-mediated milk allergy, a period of prolonged and strict avoidance can lead to the allergy becoming more severe.”
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Harvey Nichols told customers: ‘Do not use the product’
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In an IgE (immediate) allergic reaction to cow’s milk, “signs and symptoms usually occur within minutes of contact with cow’s milk, but may not occur until an hour later.”
“Most allergic reactions are mild, but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana-fil-laxy) is the most serious form of allergic reaction and can be life-threatening.
“Mild to moderate symptoms include itching of the mouth, tongue and throat, swelling of the lips, around the eyes or face, a red, raised itchy skin rash (often called hives, urticaria), vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a runny nose and sneezing.”
Allergy UK issued a crucial warning about anaphylaxis: “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 immediately and an ambulance should be called and the operator should inform you that it is anaphylaxis.
Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Sswelling of the tongue and/or throat, difficulty swallowing or speaking or change in voice (hoarse voice), wheezing (whistling sound) or persistent cough, difficult or noisy breathing and dizziness, fainting, unconsciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure).”
This is because supermarkets are extending their recalls because more and more products are contaminated with salmonella.
