Food recall: Loco Love Classic Chewy Caramel pulled from shelves over undeclared presence of peanuts
A chocolate treat is being stripped from supermarket shelves after Australia’s food watchdog issued an urgent recall.
A chocolate treat is being stripped from supermarket shelves after Australia’s food watchdog issued an urgent recall.
On Wednesday, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand advised consumers of Loco Love’s Classic Chewy Caramel chocolate to be wary due to an undeclared allergen.
The recall affects the 175 gram five pack of the product with a date marking of November 4, 2026.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Any consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,” a statement on the recall read.
“Consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.
“Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
The product has been available for sale in independent food retailers in NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria and in IGA stores in NSW.
Peanut allergies can be deadly, sending patients into anaphylaxis.
On its website, Loco Love encourages customers to “mindfully indulge” in its plant based “chocolate with benefits”.
It is described as having a lusciously chewy and irresistibly gooey caramel centre, wrapped in sumptuous 70 per cent dark chocolate and enhanced with vanilla and plant-based collagen “for both inner and outer glow”.
Two recalls in two days
It is the second recall in two days. On Monday, FSANZ recalled Barkly Smokehouse’s Lux Ham after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the 1.9kg version of the item with a use-by date of May 6, 2026.
The product, described on the Barkly website as a “very lean pork loin netted and smoked over German mash”, was being sold at independent retailers, including IGA, in NSW and Victoria.
Listeria monocytogenes is usually contracted by eating contaminated food, with pre-cooked cold meats considered a high risk food.
For more information on the Loco Love Classic Chewy Caramel recall contact hello@locolove.com
