Beware of three types of Milka chocolates as they contain a dangerous allergen

Medical Advice

Express newspaper

31/10/2025 18:28

Three popular Milka chocolates have been pulled from the shelves of Home Bargains after concerns they could cause a fatal allergic reaction due to incorrect labelling.

The discount store, owned by TJ Morris, is immediately recalling Milka Hazelnut (90g), Milka Whole Nut (95g) and Milka Oreo Brownie (100g) chocolates, as allergens are not declared in English on the packaging.

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), this makes the products a "potential health risk" for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to:

dairy

Hazelnut

soybean

wheat/gluten

The recall includes all expiration dates for these chocolates.

Nut allergies can be fatal, causing anaphylaxis, a reaction where the immune system overreacts and releases chemicals that can cause shock and respiratory arrest, with serious consequences for the brain and vital organs.

Consumers who have purchased these chocolates and have allergies or intolerances to the ingredients mentioned should not consume them. The store has also placed notices at points of sale to clarify the reason for the recall.

According to the official announcement:

“TJ Morris Ltd is recalling Milka Hazelnut 90g, Milka Whole Nut 95g and Milka Oreo Brownie 100g sold in Home Bargains stores, as allergens are not declared in English. This poses a potential risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to tree nuts (including hazelnuts), milk, soya or wheat.”

The store apologizes for the inconvenience, but it is not yet clear whether it will offer a refund for the affected chocolates.

Symptoms of milk and soy allergy may include:

redness, itching, and swelling of the skin

vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea

in the most severe cases, anaphylaxis

In 2023, Hannah Jacobs, 13, from Barking, East London, died after consuming a chocolate bar mistakenly made with milk, showing the great risk of food allergies.

Experts estimate that around 10 Britons die from food allergic reactions each year, and around 5,000 people are hospitalised for severe reactions. In the UK, around 2.4 million adults live with food allergies, and hospital admissions for severe reactions have tripled over the past 20 years. /GazetaExpress/