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Sophie Buchan

Co-op issues warning and recalls popular snack due to undeclared allergens

The Co-op has had to recall one of its popular products due to an undeclared allergen.

Written on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website, they have said that there is now a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents..

As a result, the Co-op are now recalling their own branded product of Chilli & Lime Protein Crunch due to milk which has not been declared on the label.

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The product in question is their 120g pack of Co-op Chilli & Lime Protein Crunch which has a best before date of August 15 2022, September 5 2022 and September 26 2022.

In a risk statement the FSA wrote: "Co-op is recalling the above product from consumers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.

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"The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice."

Customers are being asked to return it to the store if they have an allergy or intolernece. (Co-op.)

They add that if a customer who purchased the product has an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, they should not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Co-op’s Customer Careline on 0800 0686 727 or email customer.careline@coop.co.uk.

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