Nestlé has issued a recall on 3 of its hot chocolate products today (Thursday) as they may contain small pieces of food-grade silica beads.
The recall was issued this afternoon as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by the Food Standard Agency (FSA) that some packets may contain silica beads.
Whilst the beads aren’t toxic, they do propose a minimal choking risk the (FSA) has warned.
The affected products are:
| AERO Hot Choc jars | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 288g |
| Batch code | All batch codes |
| Best before | All date codes |
| AERO ‘Hot Choc’ sachets | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 24g |
| Batch code | All batch codes |
| Best before | All date codes |
| AERO GO Instant ‘Hot Choc’ | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 28g |
| Batch code | All batch codes |
| Best before | All date codes |
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, dispose of the contents and send the lid of the jar, the empty sachet or the sleeve of the cups (cardboard of plastic 8-sleeve) with your name and address for a full refund to AERO Hot Chocolate Recall, PO BOX 205, Freepost 1374, York, YO91 1XB.
Consumers with any concerns can call Nestlé UK free on 00800 63785385.
