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Catherine Furze

Cadbury's dessert pots sold at supermarkets recalled over food poisoning fears

Thousands of Cadbury's dessert pots have been cleared from fridges at major supermarkets amid fears that they could lead to food poisoning if eaten.

Certain batches of the the children's favourites may contain listeria bacteria, which might cause a high temperature, aches and pains, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.

The recalled products - which only affects the batches below - are Cadbury dessert pots made by dairy and milk supplier Müller, which said the puddings have been recalled as a precautionary measure. The pots are sold at most supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury's Morrisons and Asda.

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The affected products are:

Product details: Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert

Pack size: 75g

Best before dates: May 17, 2023

Product details: Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert

Pack size: 75g

Best before dates: May 17, 2023

Product details: Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert

Pack size: 75g

Best before dates: May 18, 2023

Product details: Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert

Pack size: 75g

Best before dates: May 18, 2023

Product details: Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert

Pack size: 6x75g

Best before dates: May 18, 2023

Product details: Cadbury Daim Chocolate Dessert

Pack size: 75g

Best before dates: May 18, 2023

If you've purchased one of these items, you should take it back to the store where you purchased it from for a full refund and if you need more information, contact Müller at team_cccare@muller.co.uk or by calling 07354 835 893.

Products can be recalled for lots of different reasons - for example, misleading or incorrect labels, allergens or, as in this case, possible contamination, and when a product is recalled, for any reason, the Food Safety Agency shares details on what you should do if you have bought the item, as well as detailed information on why it has been removed from sale.

If you've bought a product that's been recalled, you have the right to a refund thanks to the Consumer Rights Act. The retailer that sold it should offer you a full refund, even if it's been in your cupboard or freezer for a while, and if you return the item, you do not need the receipt to get your money back. Even if you've already consumed the product or thrown it away, you are still entitled to a refund if you can provide proof of purchase such as a receipt, bank statement, or online order confirmation.

The recall from Müller comes after another dairy company issued a recall for possible listeria contamination. Lactalis UK & Ireland said its Cricket St Thomas Capricorn Goat Cheese, Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese, and Co-op Goats Cheese products should be returned to supermarkets for a refund. The products are sold in supermarkets all over the UK.

The company said in a statement: "The health risk to the public remains low and individuals should only seek medical attention if they develop symptoms. If you have purchased the above products with a Use by Date of 26 May 2023, do not eat them, instead return them to the store where you bought them for a full refund. We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product, and for the inconvenience caused."

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