Divine Chocolate Ltd withdraws two batch codes of Divine Dark Chocolate due to cross-contamination with milk
Monday 25 January 2010
Allergens: Milk
Ref: A/2010
Product
Divine Dark Chocolate 100g
Risk
Two batch codes of the above product have been found to contain milk protein, which is not an intended ingredient. Although the product labelling includes a ‘may contain traces of milk’ allergen advisory statement, the levels of milk protein detected are beyond trace. This makes the product a potential health risk for people who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or milk constituents.
Product identification
Divine Dark Chocolate, 100g
Best Before End: 07/2010 Batch Code: L129045
Best Before End: 04/2011 Batch Code: L329411
Action taken by the company
The company has contacted retailers to withdraw any remaining product of the affected batch codes from sale. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in stores to alert consumers to the reasons for the withdrawal, and the actions they can take if they have purchased the product. A copy of the Point-of-sale notice issued by Divine Chocolate Ltd is attached below. In addition, the company will be contacting the relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their at risk members of the withdrawal.
No other Divine Chocolate Ltd products are known to be affected.
Advice to consumers
Customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents are advised not to eat this product.
