Recalls at Aldi Discounter This candy can be health risk for some

Potential Health Hazard: Aldi Recalls Candy

The discounter Aldi Nord has sold a candy that can pose a potential health hazard for certain people with allergies. It concerns the sort "cream nougat tree trunk" of the article "BelRoyal nougat tree trunk, 100 g". The food will now be recalled.

Consumption can lead to allergic reaction

The discounter Aldi Nord informed on its website about the recall of a candy. According to this, the supplier "Schluckwerder OHG" recalls the variety "cream nougat tree trunk" of the article "BelRoyal nougat tree trunk, 100 g" with the best before date 31.05.2019 and the lot number L0033. According to the information, it can not be excluded that the packaging contains a variety of marzipan. "In people with almond allergy, consumption may lead to an allergic reaction," the statement said.

The Aldi Nord supplier Schluckwerder OHG recalls a certain batch of "BelRoyal nougat tree trunk, 100 g", as consumption in some individuals could lead to an allergic reaction (Image: Samo Trebizan / fotolia.com)

Discomfort of the gastrointestinal tract

According to health experts, allergy to almonds is relatively rare compared to nut allergy but may cause similar symptoms.

"The main symptoms of almond allergy are itching in the mouth and throat and discomfort of the gastrointestinal tract," explains the professional association of pulmonologists in North Rhine-Westphalia on its website.

Persons without almond allergy can consume the affected article without hesitation, according to Aldi Nord.

Affected article was taken out of the sale

According to the information, the product affected by the recall was already taken out of the sale.

Consumers who have purchased the product can return it - for reimbursement of the purchase price - to the respective branches.

It is said that the product concerned was sold exclusively in the Aldi companies Bargteheide, Beucha, Datteln, Grossbeeren, Herten, Hesel, Jarmen, Lingen, Meitzendorf, Mittenwalde, Hann. Münden, Radevormwald, Salzgitter, Seevetal, Seefeld, Weimar and Wilsdruff. (Ad)