29 April 2021

Hotel Chocolat is recalling Summer Desserts Sleekster chocolates because they contain egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts (nuts) and walnuts (nuts), which are not mentioned on the label. The ingredients list and allergens on the base of the product are incorrect. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease and or an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten) and/or an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts) and/or walnuts (nuts).

Product details

Summer Desserts Sleekster
Pack size: 365g
Batch code: All batches
Best before: 31 October 2021
Allergens: Egg, Gluten (wheat), Nuts (hazelnut, walnut)

Risk statement

Allergen(s): Egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts (nuts) and walnuts (nuts)

This product contains egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts (nuts) and walnuts (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease and or an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten) and/or an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts) and/or walnuts (nuts).

Action taken by the company

Hotel Chocolat is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Hotel Chocolat Summer Desserts Sleekster chocolates

Our advice to our community

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or/intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten) and/or an allergy to hazelnuts (nuts) and/or walnuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Eating gluten by accident

If you have coeliac disease and eat gluten by mistake, you would usually start to have symptoms a few hours after eating it and the symptoms can last from a few hours to several days. The effects vary from person to person and depend on how much gluten you’ve eaten, how sensitive you are and how long you have been on a gluten free diet.

If you make the occasional mistake and eat gluten by accident, it’s unlikely to cause lasting gut damage. It's a learning process and we can support you and help you because we understand what you are going through. Our helpline is staffed with dietitians and food experts who are here to help you with advice and support. Call us on 0333 332 2033.

What to do if you have symptoms

If you have diarrhoea or you are vomiting, it’s important to keep yourself well hydrated by drinking lots of water. Some people find that taking medication to treat constipation, diarrhoea or headaches can ease symptoms, but check with your pharmacist or GP.

The most important thing is to get back onto your gluten free diet to try to prevent further symptoms. If your symptoms are very severe or do not improve, speak to your GP