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NDTV
20 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Viral Dubai Chocolate Pulled From Shelves Over Undeclared Allergens
A viral Dubai chocolate has been urgently recalled in Australia for failing to declare several allergens on its packaging properly. The product, labelled Choco Bliss, went viral on TikTok earlier this year for its sweet kadayif and pistachio filling. According to the Food Standards website, the chocolate may contain undeclared traces of pistachio, milk, sesame seeds, and wheat. These ingredients could pose serious risks to people with allergies. As a result, the product has been recalled from the regional market. 'Any consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed, or wheat allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,' New York Post quoted the recall in a report on Friday. 'Consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed, or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,' the recall read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brisbane Food / Events & More (@brisbanefood) The recall applies to all Dubai chocolates with expiry dates up to and including January 2026. Shoppers will be able to return the recalled Dubai chocolate to the place of purchase for a full refund, according to The recall notice also warned that anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The Dubai chocolate bar is a creamy, crunchy treat that has gone viral, particularly among TikTok users. It features crispy kadayif (shredded phyllo dough), rich pistachio cream, and smooth milk or dark chocolate. Inspired by Middle Eastern desserts, it blends textures and flavours and has been around since 2021. According to the brand's Instagram page, the viral Dubai chocolate bar is sold through the brand's own retail outlets in at least five locations across Queensland: Westfield North Lakes, Westfield Chermside, Westfield Mt Gravatt, Westfield Carindale, and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. It's also available at other retail outlets and can be ordered through Uber Eats and various online platforms. According to some reports, the Dubai chocolate bar is priced at around 49.50 AED (Emirati Dirhams), which is equivalent to over Rs 1,000.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Dessert that went viral is pulled from Aussie shelves after potentially dangerous ingredients weren't declared
A popular chocolate that went viral on TikTok has been urgently pulled from Aussie shelves over concerns it failed to declare potentially dangerous allergens. Choco Bliss has recalled its pistachio-filled Dubai Chocolate bars from stores across Queensland after failing to properly reveal allergens on the label. The brand operates stores in four Brisbane Westfield centres as well as separate locations in Indooroopilly and Maroochydore. The recall affects all Dubai Chocolate bars with expiry dates up to and including January 2026. Dubai Chocolate is one of several Choco Bliss flavours that went viral on TikTok over the past year, known for their rich, United Arab Emirates-inspired fillings. Other popular varieties include the Konafah milk chocolate and Tiramisu white chocolate bars. According to a Food Standards recall notice, the product did not declare the presence of pistachio, milk, sesame seeds, and wheat - all of which can trigger reactions in people with allergies or intolerances. Food Standards advised consumers to return the bar for a full refund and warned those with allergies or intolerances not to eat it. 'Consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,' it said. 'Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.' Choco Bliss shared the recall on social media and said it would update the label on the affected bar.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
TikTok viral Dubai chocolate urgently pulled from Queensland shelves
A hugely popular food that went viral on TikTok has been urgently recalled due to undeclared allergens. All blocks of Dubai chocolate from Choco Bliss have been recalled from Choco Bliss stores in Queensland after the packaging failed to adequately declare allergens. The chocolate went viral online earlier this year for its sweet and chewy kadayif and pistachio filling, inspired by desserts in the UAE. However, the Choco Bliss product may have an undeclared presence of pistachio, milk, sesame seed and wheat, the Food Standards website warned. 'Any consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed or wheat allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,' the recall read. The recall impacts all Dubai chocolates with expiry dates dates up to and including January 2026. 'Consumers who have a pistachio, milk, sesame seed or wheat allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,' the recall read. Shoppers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,' the recall read.
