Food alert for this chocolate calendar

What happened to the Advent calendar

THE AESAN notified via Coordinated System for Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI) that a batch of Milka 3D pop-up Advent calendar has been marketed without adequate labeling in Spanish, making it difficult to clearly identify the presence of allergens in its ingredients. This omission in labeling has generated a food alert to protect consumers with known allergies or intolerances to substances such as milk, soy, hazelnutsother nuts, eggs, wheat or gluten.

Elements of the official alert

• Product concerned: Milka 3D pop-up Advent calendar.
• Brand: Milka, owned by Mondelez International.
• Batch number: CWS1252831.
• Barcode: 7622202013584.
• Expiration date: 03/31/2026.
• Initial distribution: Andalusia, Aragon, Catalonia, Valencian Community, Galicia, Murcia and Basque Country, although it could have reached other territories.

According to official information, the absence of labeled in Spanish does not represent a health hazard of the general population, but this limits the ability of susceptible people to know the presence of food allergens. For this reason, health authorities recommend not consuming the product if you suffer from an allergy or intolerance to any of the components mentioned.

Why labeling is essential

He proper labeling food is a legal requirement in Spain and the EU because it allows consumers to identify ingredients and possible allergenic substances in a clear and understandable manner. This information is particularly crucial for multi-ingredient or packaged products that are consumed without additional preparation, such as chocolate advent calendars.

Implications for sensitive consumers

People with food allergies or intolerances They must know precisely what ingredients a food contains to avoid side effects which can range from mild discomfort to serious health crises. In this case, the absence of a complete labeling and in Spanish prevents this direct verification at the time of purchase or before consuming the product. Therefore, if a person with allergies to milk, soy, nuts, eggs, wheat or gluten has this schedule at home, it is recommended do not consume it and return it at the establishment where it was purchased or contact the brand’s customer service.

Company reactions and actions

The manufacturing company itself informed the authorities. lack of labeling in accordance with the regulations in force and in coordination with AESAN. Likewise, it was ordered withdrawal of the batches concerned marketing channels to prevent the product from remaining on the shelves without adequate consumer information.

What to do if you have the product

• Check the lot number (CWS1252831) and the calendar barcode.
• Do not consume the product if you have allergies or intolerances to the allergens indicated.
• Take it back to the store or contact the brand’s customer service for further advice.

THE food alerts seek to ensure that all consumers have access to safe foods and clearly labeled. Although this incident does not represent a risk to the general population, it highlights the importance of clear communication in products intended for direct consumption, particularly during periods of high demand such as the Christmas period.