A selection of chocolates have been recalled from shop shelves in England and Northern Ireland because of a salmonella contamination.
World of Sweets is recalling Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles because Salmonella has been found in the products.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned: “The presence of salmonella in the products listed above.
“Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Thursday 24 September. World of Sweets recalls Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles due to Salmonella #FoodAlert https://t.co/33mYrJ39WO pic.twitter.com/tMepY2BHD5
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) September 24, 2026
“If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
“World of Sweets is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products.
“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“If you have bought any of the above products do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
The affected products have product codes of 319456 and 318591. All best before dates are included in the recall.
A World of Sweets statement added: “As a precaution, customers who have purchased the affected product should not eat it.
“Please contact the retailer you purchased the product from directly and provide proof of purchase.
“They will advise you on the appropriate next steps.”
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What is a product recall?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.
This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
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