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Allergy Alert: 'Dubai-Style' Chocolates Fail Safety Tests
16 Dec
Summary
- Food Standards Agency warns about chocolates with undeclared allergens.
- Several products failed UK food safety and labelling regulations.
- Allergy sufferers are strongly advised to avoid these chocolate items.
Authorities have issued an alert for consumers to avoid certain "Dubai-style" chocolates, as numerous products have been found to violate UK food safety standards. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) cautioned that these popular confectionery items, often featuring pistachio, tahini, and filo pastry, have been found to contain undeclared allergens.
Rebecca Sudworth of the FSA stated that several items sampled across the UK had peanut and sesame components not listed on their labels. This oversight presents a serious danger to individuals with allergies, prompting the regulatory body to recommend avoidance as a safeguarding measure.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute reinforced the warning, emphasizing that clear allergen labelling is a legal requirement. Businesses are urged to take immediate steps to ensure compliance, as failure to do so is both illegal and highly dangerous for allergy sufferers.
