The Ministry of Healthin its function of monitoring products that put health at risk, has some recalled one deemed dangerous. It’s a chocolate bar.
The risks associated with the product are serious, so much so that the ministry has asked us to pay attention to consumption. The warning is aimed at allergic people: it should not be consumed due to the presence of undeclared milk.
Recall for chocolate bar: presence of allergen
With the note of November 20th the Ministry of Health (also present ondedicated app) has decided to recall a potentially dangerous product. It’s a chocolate bar.
The tablet is from the “Vialetto” brand. The sales denomination name is Vialetto black cherry and almond tablet. The manufacturer and identification mark of the establishment is Colussi spathe address of the factory is: via Serravalle 99, 15061 in Arcquata Scrivia (AL).
To better identify the package under recall, you can therefore check the number of the accused lot:
To set off the alarm presence of undeclared allergen. The recall, scheduled for November 20, 2024 for the product with an expiration date of 12/19/2025, has a warning. The note states that the product “should not be consumed” in case of allergies.
Other details to recognize the product
To better understand which package is in question by the Ministry of Health, on which the food recallhere are other identification details:
- the packaging features a stylized drawing of a man;
- the brand name “Driveway“;
- on the package there is the writing “Black cherry and almond dark chocolate”;
- the weight of the tablet is 100 grams.
The reason for the recall, as described in the manufacturer’s note is as follows:
Possible presence of the “milk” allergen not declared on the label.
The warning described instead is: “It is recommended that people allergic to milk and its derivatives do not consume the product and return it to the point of purchase. For further information, contact the toll-free number 800-865143″.
The health risks of consuming lactose
Consume milk despite aallergy can cause serious health consequences. Immediate reactions include urticariaitching, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulties and, in more severe cases, anaphylaxisa potentially fatal reaction.
In the long term, constant exposure to milk can cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and conditions such as eosinophilic gastritis. In children, it may impair the absorption of nutrients and growth. Chronic breathing problems, such asasthmathey can get worse.
A accurate diagnosis of allergy is essential and is obtained through skin tests or blood tests. Management requires strict elimination of milk and dairy products from the diet. There are many alternatives to milksuch as soy, almond, rice or oat milk, which do not cause allergic reactions.
Anyone who is allergic must read the information carefully labels of foods and have a plan emergencyincluding a epinephrine auto-injector in case of involuntary hiring.
