Recalled food products: Lindt chocolate easter eggs - undeclared peanut allergen

Date notified to NZFSA:

30 March 2011

Food Product:

Chocolate and Confectionery

Name of Product:

Lindt Lindor Milk Egg Bag 160g
Lindt Lindor Assorted Egg Bag 160g
Lindt Easter Assorted Egg Tube 160g
Lindt Lindor Assorted Egg in Clear Egg Shaped Box 190g
Lindt Milk Egg Easter Selection Bag 170g
Lindt Gold Bunny & Friends Cube 250g
Lindt Gold Bunny & Friends Tin Tube 180g
Lindt Lindor Milk Egg Tube 270g
Lindt Lindor Assorted Egg Tube 270g
Lindt Lindor Milk Egg in Cardboard Egg Shaped Box 100g

Package Description & Size:

16g Easter Egg in foil wrapper available in boxes, cartons, tubes or gift bags as indicated by product name. Weight of package as indicated in product name.

Identification:

Best Before 30 JUN 11

NZ Distribution:

Supermarkets and retail outlets nationwide

Overseas Distribution:

N/A (Made and exported from USA)

Reason for Recall:

Product may contain undeclared allergen (peanut). The packaging states that the product contains a milk filling. However some products have been filled with a peanut butter filling. Consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.

Comments:

For further information contact Lindt and Sprüngli Consumer Hotline freecall within New Zealand 0800 452 620