Overview
- The Food Standards Agency says testing found several Dubai-style chocolates on sale in the UK with peanut and sesame not declared on their labels.
- People with any food allergy are being advised to avoid these products as a precaution while the regulator reviews current sampling data.
- The Chartered Trading Standards Institute called undeclared allergens illegal and highly dangerous, urging manufacturers, importers and retailers to correct labelling immediately.
- The viral product typically contains pistachio, tahini and shredded filo pastry and has been widely adopted by major brands and retailers in the past year.
- The FSA said people without allergies can consume the bars, particularly from reputable sellers, and it urged buyers to check for clear English-language ingredient and allergen labelling.