SHOPPERS have been issued an urgent ‘do not eat’ warning after potentially fatal contamination was found in some chocolate bars.
Both TK Maxx and HomeSense have been forced to pull batches of the Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars from shelves.



The stores have also issued a “do not eat” alert on the affected batches for shoppers who may have already purchased the potentially contaminated items.
Packets of the chocolate pistachio bars sold between January and March are part of the safety warning as they could be dangerous to those with dairy allergies.
TK Maxx said: “We are recalling the Lokumella Mini Pistachio Bars due to a safety issue.
“They contain undeclared milk which could cause an allergic reaction.”
Shoppers who have bought these bars are urged to check the packaging and their receipts.
Those with the following product codes are part of the recall: 758612 and 758554.
Customers who find that they have bought these items are eligible for a full refund or replacement.
The TK Maxx safety notice reads: “If you purchased the product and are allergic to milk, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx or HomeSense store.”
Symptoms of a milk allergy include a rash, itching, and welts on the skin.
Sufferers may also experience stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea just minutes after having food or drink containing dairy.
In more severe cases, the allergy can cause anaphylaxis where the throat swells up and blocks the airways with potentially fatal consequences.
The Sun has reached out to TK Maxx and HomeSense for comment.
Meanwhile, Asda has also issued an urgent recall for a batch of popular children’s toys.
The supermarket chain has warned shoppers about its range of Hapello Sensory Rollers which could have a choking hazard.
Asda discovered the toys may contain small pieces of plastic that could become dislodged.
The product’s barcode is 5063089161708 and would have been sold between August 2023 and this month.
Asda has told shoppers who purchased the affected batch to “stop using it immediately”.
It added: “We have found that in a small number of cases, batch #36 of Hapello may pose a risk of choking due to the potential release of a small piece of plastic lodged in the toy in the manufacturing process.”
A full refund will be given without the need for a receipt.
Tesco has also had to recall an item due to health risk fears over a popular £1 seasoning.
