Britons have been made aware of several food products that could be unsafe for people with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
TJX Europe has issued a recall of Sultans Turkish Delights products due to the presence of undeclared milk in the ingredients.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “The products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
TJX Europe said: “If you purchased the product and are allergic to milk, please stop using it immediately.”
A series of Turkish delights have been recalled
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Recalled products:
Sultans Chocolate Covered Lemon Turkish Delight
Product code: 760240
Pack size: 250g
Best before: 25 September 2026
Sultans Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkish Delight
Product code: 760241
Pack size: 250g
Best before: 25 September 2026
Sultans Chocolate Covered Pistachio Turkish Delight
Product code: 760242
Pack size: 250g
Best before: 25 September 2026
Sultans Chocolate Covered Pistachio Turkish Delight
Product code: 760246
Pack size: 225g
Best before: 25 September 2026
The FSA said: “Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.”
The FSA provided advice to customers if they had purchased the product.
They said: “If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat them.
“Instead, return them to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a refund or a replacement. For more information contact TJX Europe Customer Service on 01923 473561 or email: customerservice@tjxeurope.com.”
Shoppers have been warned of the Turkish delights
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Allergy alerts are serious and the FSA alerts Britons on food products that should not be sold if they contain allergic risks.
The FSA said: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
“Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.
“When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”