Recalled Food Products: Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa

Date notified to NZFSA:

12 June 2009

Food Product:

Confectionery

Name of Product:

Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa

Package Description & Size:

200g

Identification:

All dates up to and including Best Before 07/06/2010

NZ Distribution:

Nationwide

Overseas Distribution:

Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Guam

Reason for Recall:

Allergen warning - Undeclared milk solids

Comments:

Cadbury are initiating a recall of their Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa 200g block only with Best Before 07/06/2010 and earlier after discovering that the product had been incorrectly labelled. The product contains milk protein which is not declared on the label.

Consumers who are allergic to milk protein are advised not to consume this product. Any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Apart from this labelling irregularity, there is no other fault with this product.

The product is sold in supermarkets and convenience stores throughout New Zealand. Consumers who are allergic to milk protein should return the product to their retailer for a full refund or phone 0800 223 2879 (8.00am until 5pm Mon-Fri) with any queries and to arrange a refund.

This recall does not affect any other Cadbury products, including the Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa 250g product.

Cadbury Ltd

Freepost 577 PO Box 890

Dunedin 9054