Mini Milk ice lollies are urgently recalled by major UK supermarkets over ‘health risk' as shoppers warned ‘do NOT eat'
The treat may pose a deadly risk to consumers
RECALL ALERT Mini Milk ice lollies are urgently recalled by major UK supermarkets over 'health risk' as shoppers warned 'do NOT eat'
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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.
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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."
Allergy alert for chocolate cupcakes
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.
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