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Cadbury recalls some Easter eggs | Cadbury recalls some Easter eggs |
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Cadbury is recalling some of its Easter eggs because they do not carry the correct nut allergy labelling. | Cadbury is recalling some of its Easter eggs because they do not carry the correct nut allergy labelling. |
The products being recalled include Selected Easter Eggs, Cadbury Mini Creme Eggs and Cadbury Easter Chicks with Buttons. | The products being recalled include Selected Easter Eggs, Cadbury Mini Creme Eggs and Cadbury Easter Chicks with Buttons. |
The company said the products were "perfectly safe" for people without nut allergies to eat. | The company said the products were "perfectly safe" for people without nut allergies to eat. |
However, those with nut allergies are advised not to eat the eggs as they may contain nuts. | However, those with nut allergies are advised not to eat the eggs as they may contain nuts. |
Other products recalled include the Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut Easter Egg and the Cadbury Flake Easter Egg. | Other products recalled include the Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut Easter Egg and the Cadbury Flake Easter Egg. |
Production line | Production line |
The company estimated that the recall would involve thousands of items, but did not know how much it would cost. | The company estimated that the recall would involve thousands of items, but did not know how much it would cost. |
Cadbury spokesman Tony Bilsborough said: "They were particular batches of chocolate made on a line that also makes products with nuts in them, therefore there is a small risk and we felt it was at least important that we let nut allergy sufferers know about it because you cannot be too careful." | Cadbury spokesman Tony Bilsborough said: "They were particular batches of chocolate made on a line that also makes products with nuts in them, therefore there is a small risk and we felt it was at least important that we let nut allergy sufferers know about it because you cannot be too careful." |
Last year the chocolate manufacturer recalled a million chocolate bars after discovering salmonella at a manufacturing plant. | Last year the chocolate manufacturer recalled a million chocolate bars after discovering salmonella at a manufacturing plant. |
It waited five months between discovering the contamination and telling health authorities. | It waited five months between discovering the contamination and telling health authorities. |
Customers can ring a helpline on 0800 818181 for more information, or check the website. |