IKEA Voluntarily Issues Expanded Recall and Allergy Alert on undeclared Milk, Hazelnut and/or Almond

07/06/2016 9:00 AM

CHOKLAD MÖRK, CHOKLAD MÖRK 70%, CHOKLAD LINGON & BLABAR 180g, CHOKLAD LJUS UTZ 100g, CHOKLAD NOT GODIS UTZ 100g, GODIS CHOKLADKROKANT 450g, GODIS CHOKLADRAN 168g are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and/or Almond. “All Best Before Dates”, Sold from April 30, 2015 to July 1, 2016.

IKEA had samples analyzed and found them to contain milk, hazelnut and/or almond. Persons allergic to milk, hazelnuts and/or almonds may have a severe to life-threatening reaction after consuming the dark chocolate.

Products have been distributed Nationwide at IKEA retail stores. There has not been any complaints or reported incidents in the United States to date. IKEA of Sweden has had one reported complaint in Japan. The recalled chocolate products do carry an advisory statement, which identifies that the chocolate may contain milk and tree nuts.

Consumers are encouraged to return the affected products to the nearest IKEA store for a full refund, proof of purchase is not required. If you have any questions or concerns please call Customer Service toll free 1-888-966-4532 (24/7) or www.IKEA-usa.com

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.