Turkish delight products sold at TK Maxx and Home Sense have been urgently recalled during He fears they could be dangerous for those with severe dairy allergies.
Food safety agencies put a “do not eat” alert on four batches of this candy made by Sultans because they contain hidden traces of milk, which does not appear on the label.
The Turkish delight, made by TJX Europe and sold for less than £3, is also available to buy online, but only batches sold at TK Maxx and Home Sense are affected by the alert.
It affects 250g packs of Sultans Chocolate Covered Lemon Turkish Delight, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkish Delight and Chocolate Covered Pistachio Turkish Delight, as well as one 225g pack of Sultans Chocolate Covered Pistachio Turkish Delight.
These have lot codes of 760240, 760241, 760242 and 760246.
They all have an expiration date of September 25, 2026.
TJX Europe said: ‘If you purchased the product and are allergic to milk, please stop using it immediately and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store.
“We are offering a full refund or replacement for all affected products.”
Food safety agencies put a “do not eat” alert on four batches of the sweet made by the sultans.
The Food Standards Agency, which issued the alert, also added: ‘Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores selling these products.
“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled.”
The FSA issues food recalls when problems are detected with food that mean it should not be sold.
People who cannot consume milk are allergic to the proteins in cow’s milk or cannot digest the sugar in the product, which is known as lactose intolerance.
Milk allergy symptoms can range from skin rash, itching, and swelling to vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea that begins within minutes of eating or drinking products containing dairy.
However, those who suffer from late-onset cow’s milk allergy may not experience any symptoms until two days after exposure.
The Turkish delight, which sells for less than £3, can also be purchased from online stores. But only lots sold at TK Maxx and Home Sense are affected by the alert
Affects 250g packs of Sultans Chocolate Covered Lemon Turkish Delight, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkish Delight and Chocolate Covered Pistachio Turkish Delight, as well as one 225g pack of Chocolate Covered Pistachio Turkish Delight
In severe cases, it can cause anaphylaxis, a serious and life-threatening reaction when swelling in the throat can block the airway.
A milk allergy can be diagnosed by a person’s immediate reaction to milk, as well as skin, blood, and breath tests.
About three in 100 babies have a cow’s milk allergy, but most outgrow it during infancy.
Older children and adults who are allergic to cow’s milk tend to have a more severe allergy.