UNILEVER is recalling more Magnum ice creams over fears they contain shards of metal and plastic.
Customers are being urged to return Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks the UK and Ireland because they are “unsafe to eat”.
The Food Standards Agency urged people who bought the three-pack ice creams, which sell for around £3.25 at most supermarkets, not to eat them.
It comes three weeks after Unilever had to recall Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks because of the possible presence of pieces of metal.
An FSA spokesperson said: “Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks, (3x100ml), because of the possible presence of plastic and metal.
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“The possible presence of plastic and metal makes the product unsafe to eat.
“If you have bought the above product do not eat it.
“Instead, any customers with queries or concerns can contact the careline team for further guidance on 0800146252 or email ukicare@unilever.com.”
All products with batch codes L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341, L3342 and best before dates of 12/205 are being recalled.
You can check your ice cream’s best before date and batch code on the side of the box.
Unilever said: “The safety of the people that buy and use our products is always our number one priority which is why we are recalling these products.
“No other Magnum products are affected.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
Swallowing sharp objects like metal or plastic can injure your teeth, mouth and food pipe, and is a choking risk, particularly for young children.
If fragments make it further into the body, this can puncture the intestines and cause internal bleeding in severe cases.
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Choking happens when someone's airway suddenly gets blocked, either fully or partly.
Around 276 Brits died from choking in 2021, according to the Office For National Statistics.
The number of people dying from choking on objects other than food more than doubled in the two years up to 2021 compared to the previous two years.
