Magnum recalls white chocolate ice cream tubs sold in Asda and Tesco over allergy fears
TUBS of Magnum white chocolate ice cream sold in Asda and Tesco have been recalled over fears they could trigger allergic reactions.
The treats contain milk yet this is only mentioned in Italian and not English on the packaging.
This means people who suffer from an allergy to milk or milk constituents may accidentally eat the ice cream, which could cause them harm.
People who are allergic to milk can experience problems with their digestive system, such as diarrhoea, a bloated stomach, feeling sick and stomach cramps.
The product recall affects the 440ml tubs, which come with a batch code of either L9255AT138 or L9255BT138.
They have a best before date of September 2021. This information can be found on the rim of the lid.
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The tubs are currently sold in supermarkets including Asda and Tesco for £2.50 and £3.85, respectively.
They've previously also been sold in Iceland, and are listed on Ocado's and Spar's websites too.
If you've bought the ice cream, Magnum's owner Unilever is advising you not to eat it if you have a milk allergy.
Instead, you should contact Unilever by calling 0800 146252 or emailing [email protected] for a refund.
Magnum says no other products are affected by the issue.
Unilever added in a statement: "The safety of the people that buy and use our products is always our number one priority, which is why we are taking the voluntary precaution of recalling these batches.
"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience and concern caused and thank everyone for their co-operation."
The Sun has asked Unilever how many affected tubs are being recalled, and we'll update this article if we get a response.
Other recent product recalls to watch out for include jars of pesto at Lidl, which are being recalled over allergy fears.
Mini Calippo ice creams sold at Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have also been recalled over fears they contain pieces of metal.
While Morrisons is recalling ten types of fresh herbs over listeria fears.
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