Müller recalls Cadbury desserts over fears of Listeria contamination

Some of the Cadbury dessert products being recalled by Müller. Credit: FSA

Müller is recalling some batches of Cadbury dessert products after the alarm was raised over potential Listeria contamination.

The dairy brand said it had taken a precautionary step because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Customers have been urged to check the use by dates for the listed products, those marked May 17 and May 18 - indicate they are part of the at-risk batches.

Cadbury products which might be affected

  • Daim Chocolate Dessert - use by May 18

  • Crunchie Chocolate Dessert - use by May 17

  • Flake Chocolate Dessert - use by May 17

  • Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert - use by May 18

  • Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert - use by May 18

  • Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (six pack) - use by May 18

Potential symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says. Customers who have bought the suspected items are urged not to eat them, and are instead advised to return them to the shop they bought it from for a full refund (with or without a receipt).

Consumers are being asked to contact Müller on team_cccare@muller.co.uk or 07354 835 893 for further information.

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