Lindt Easter eggs
The problem
The eggs may contain an undeclared peanut allergen. Although the packaging states the confectionery contains a milk filling, some batches were made with a peanut butter filling.
Details
The follow Lindt Easter egg products, with a best before date 30 JUN 11, are affected:
- Lindt Lindor milk egg bag, 160g
- Lindt Lindor assorted egg bag, 160g
- Lindt Easter assorted egg tube, 160g
- Lindt Lindor assorted eggs in clear egg-shaped box, 190g
- Lindt milk egg Easter selection bag, 170g
- Lindt Gold Bunny & Friends cube, 250g
- Lindt Gold Bunny & Friends tin tube, 180g
- Lindt Lindor milk egg tube, 270g
- Lindt Lindor assorted egg tube, 270g
- Lindt Lindor milk egg in cardboard egg-shaped box, 100g
Sold at supermarkets and other retail outlets nationwide.
What to do
If you have a peanut allergy or intolerance, do not consume these products. Any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For more information call 0800 452 620.
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