Cadbury chocolates recalled in UK over fear of “rare but dangerous” disease

Cadbury products are being pulled from shelves across the UK due to listeria fears. Customers who purchased these batches of products have been advised not to consume them and to return them for a refund. Listeriosis is a foodborne bacterial sickness caused by consuming contaminated food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Because the bacteria attacks the immune system, pregnant women and people over the age of 65 are the most vulnerable.

Customers are advised to exercise caution by the UK’s Food Standards Agency

Customers are advised to verify the expiration date of products on the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) website. The FSA has issued a recall for Crunchie, Daim, Flake, Dairy Milk Buttons, and Dairy Milk Chunks 75g chocolate treats, which are all sold separately in supermarkets.

The Crunchie and Flake sweets are best before May 17, while the rest are best before May 18. Muller grocery group is recalling the chocolate batches as a precautionary step after contamination concerns were raised.

What exactly is Listeria monocytogenes?

According to the Food and Drug Administrator of the UK, Listeria monocytogenes is “rare but very serious”. It said, “Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick, and diarrhoea.”

“Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one-month-old and people with weakened immune systems,” the statement added.

The severity of Listeria infection’s signs and symptoms vary based on the infected person and the portion of the body affected. Meningitis is a dangerous consequence that occurs in a small number of instances. There is a risk of miscarriage if a pregnant woman acquires listeriosis.

Cadbury items that have been recalled

Cadbury is recalling six chocolate yogurt items. Here is the complete list:

1. Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert: pack size 75g and use by May 17, 2023
2. Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert: pack size 75g and use by May 17, 2023
3. Cadbury Daim Chocolate Dessert: pack size 75g and use by May 18, 2023
4. Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert: pack size 75g and use by May 18, 2023
5. Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert: pack size 75g and use by May 18, 2023
6. Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (six pack): pack size 6x75g and use by of May 18, 2023