ALERT: Urgent recall warning issued as Aldi pulls fan-favourite sweets from Irish shelves

Irish supermarket giant Aldi has urgently recalled one of its most popular chocolate treats after a warning that it could pose a serious health risk to some customers.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall alert over Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um's, sold in Aldi stores across Ireland, which may contain peanuts not listed on the label.

The recall affects all batches and best before dates of the 121g packs, with the FSAI warning: "Peanuts may be present in all batches of Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um's however they are not declared in the list of ingredients.

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"This may make the product unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated product."

The affected product, made in Germany, is being removed from Aldi shelves across Ireland.

Aldi said the move was a precautionary measure and urged customers with allergies to return the sweets for a full refund.

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An Aldi spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um's because it may contain peanuts. Anyone who bought this product should return it to their nearest store for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"We have removed this product from sale in all stores and are recalling all affected products. Do not consume the product if you have an allergy or intolerance and return the product to your nearest store for a full refund."

Consumers with peanut allergies or intolerances are being advised not to eat the product under any circumstances, as even small traces can trigger severe allergic reactions.