TESCO has urgently recalled a popular chocolate Christmas snack due to a potential health risk.
Shoppers have been urged to avoid packs of Free From Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes over fears they may contain milk.
The supermarket giants have since pulled the sweet treat from shelves due to the undeclared allergen.
Issuing a statement, Tesco confirmed a recall had been issued for packs of the festive goodies on Monday – just three days before Christmas.
It said: We are recalling all best before date codes of Tesco Free From 4 Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes, due to potential milk contamination in this free from milk product.
“Milk is not mentioned on the product label and may therefore pose a health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
The Free From range is designed to cater for customers with the most common allergies – including gluten and milk.
But cupcakes with best before dates up to January 17, 2026 have been deemed not safe to consume.
And the packs have been completely removed from the supermarket’s website.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) called on anyone who has purchased the chocolate goods to return them for a full refund.
It said: “Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers.
“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not consume them.
“Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.”
It comes after a viral chocolate bar was urgently pulled from UK shelves over a life-threatening health risk.
The popular treat was recalled over an undeclared ingredient which poses a health risk.
Brookie Bakes is recalling its Dubai Bar Pistachio & Knafeh due to peanuts that are not mentioned on the label.
Shoppers have been warned to not eat the items after a warning was released by the the Food Standards Agency.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the allergy alert, warning that the affected items could trigger severe reactions.
Customers have been advised to avoid consuming the product if they have an allergy to peanuts.
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
