A POPULAR sweet treat has been urgently recalled from shelves over fears it could pose a life-threatening risk to customers.
Unilever has pulled their summer product from major UK supermarkets after a labelling error.
Wall’s Mini Milk Vanilla, Strawberry & Chocolate Ice Cream Lollies have been recalled from supermarket shelves over allergy risk
Shoppers have been warned not to eat Wall’s Mini Milk Vanilla Strawberry & Chocolate Ice Cream Lollies.
The ice cream contains milk and may have pistachios, peanuts and soya which could endanger allergy sufferers.
The Food Standards Agency confirmed that labels on certain 10x35ml packs display ingredients in Spanish rather than English.
It means customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk, soya or nuts could miss the important allergen information.
Supermarkets have put out point of sale notice which explains why the product has been recalled.
Affected products show a use by date up to May 2027 which can be found on the side of the box.
Consumers with allergies have been asked to contact Unilever for more guidance and refund.
A national alert was also issued by the FSA, who advised Brits to avoid the product.
Unilever has apologised to the customers and added that no other Wall’s products have been affected.
The statement read: ” We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.”
Exposure to traces of peanuts can prove fatal for those who suffer with the allergy.
It comes as a mum issued a stark warning after her allergic 20-year-old daughter died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal.
Jess North, who had a severe peanut allergy, tragically died from an anaphylactic reaction on May 9, 2021.
Devastated Mum Maxine, from Aldingbourne, West Sussex, told how her daughter had only consumed “a couple of mouthfuls”.
The brave mum has since been on a mission to raise awareness over severe allergies – and in particular the lack of up to date epipens.
The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do
SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later.
Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe.
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening.
In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it’s important to know how to recognise them and act quickly.
Mild to moderate symptoms include:
Itchy mouth, tongue and throat
Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face
Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria)
Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea
Runny nose and sneezing
Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
Swelling of your throat and tongue
Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice
Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing
Feeling tired or confused
Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting
Skin that feels cold to the touch
Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet
Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency.
Follow these steps if you think you or someone you’re with is having an anaphylactic reaction:
Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector.
Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction.
Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you’re struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you’re pregnant, lie on your left side).
If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it’s still in the skin.
If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector.
Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better.
Sources: Allergy UK, NHS
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