Health Alert Issued for Potentially Dangerous Pistachio Chocolate

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a health alert regarding a potentially hazardous chocolate product. Consumers are advised against eating the Veira Dream of Angel Hair Pistachio Chocolate manufactured by Dimark Limited. The product has been recalled due to undeclared allergens, specifically peanuts and sesame, which may pose serious health risks to individuals with allergies to these ingredients.

The recall affects 165g bars identified by the batch codes 05052025 and 07042025, with best before dates of May 5, 2026 and April 7, 2026. Customers who have purchased this chocolate are strongly encouraged to check their products for these specific details to ensure their safety.

Dimark Limited is actively recalling the affected product and has reached out to relevant allergy support organizations to inform their members about the risks associated with the chocolate. In addition to this, the company has issued point-of-sale notices to its customers, detailing the reasons for the recall and outlining steps to take if they have purchased the product.

For those who have the affected chocolate and suffer from allergies to peanuts or sesame, it is crucial not to consume it. Instead, customers should return the product to the store where it was bought for a full refund. Dimark Limited can be contacted for further information at 02088879696 or via email at [email protected].

Food recalls such as this one occur when a product is found to pose a risk to consumer health, often due to incorrect or missing allergen labeling. The FSA takes such matters seriously and issues Allergy Alerts to safeguard public health. Consumers are urged to remain vigilant about product labeling to avoid potential allergic reactions.