Chocolate bars are being recalled due to undeclared allergenic substances.
New product recall to take into account! After Kinder chocolates, cheeses or even Buitoni pizzas, it is now Carrefour brand chocolate bars that are being recalled. According to the specialized site, rappel.conso.gouv.frthese are precisely the Sichuan pepper mango dark chocolate bars packed in a dark chocolate case. The recall would have been ordered following the discovery unlisted allergens such as gluten (wheat, barley, etc.) and milk. These products therefore have risks for people allergic to these allergens.
The chocolate bars concerned were marketed in Carrefour Hyper, Super, Proxi and E-commerce supermarkets from February 15, 2022 to June 2, 2022. It is recommended to do not consume them and bring them back to the store to get the repayment. The product concerned is marketed under the reference 3560070720859 – Lot L2035A – Date of minimum durability 02/28/2023.
Gluten allergy, the signs that should alert
Many foods contain gluten, a vegetable protein set present in particular in certain cereals: wheat, oats, rye, barley or even kamut. In France, it is estimated thatone in 100 people are gluten intolerant. But 20% of those concerned are unaware that they suffer from it. Symptoms that can alert are diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, anemia, recurrent mouth ulcers or even prolonged fatigue.
If you are prone to symptoms after consuming the chocolate bars affected by this recall, it is recommended that you consult a doctor. For any additional information, you can contact Carrefour consumer service by dialing the crystal number: 0 805 900 021– Non-surcharged call from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.