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Food safety warning issued over Dubai-style chocolate
The Food Standards Agency found several Dubai-style chocolates in the UK with undeclared allergens, posing risks for allergy sufferers, and is reviewing product safety.
- The FSA has advised people with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate in the United Kingdom after finding several products failed safety and labelling requirements.
- These popular bars have surged in demand over the past year, typically filled with pistachio, tahini and shredded filo pastry, attracting growing interest from UK consumers.
- Testing showed undeclared peanut and sesame in some products, with the Food Standards Agency reporting 'several' items were labelled incorrectly, posing risks for consumers with allergies.
- Regulators and trade bodies urged food businesses, including retailers and importers, to act immediately as Jessica Merryfield of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned failing to comply is `highly dangerous`.
- The FSA is reviewing sampling data from products currently on sale to check whether they meet UK food safety standards, and its guidance covers all allergies, advising people buying gifts for someone with allergies to avoid these bars.
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Dubai chocolate fears as urgent 'do not eat' warning issued
The chocolate, which usually features a filling made from pistachio, tahini and shredded filo pastry, has become increasingly popular over the past year.
·Coventry, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Major warning issued for Dubai-style chocolate over allergy risk
The chocolate snack has grown in popularity over the past year
·London, United Kingdom
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