Nestlé recalls Kit Kat Chunky bars after contamination

The food manufacturing giant has recalled its peanut butter, hazelnut, choc fudge and caramel 48g bars and its Kit Kat Chunky collection giant eggs.

‘Sincerely apologise’​

The firm said in a statement: “The safety and quality of our products are non-negotiable priorities for the company. We sincerely apologize to our consumers for any inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall.”​

The affected products are sold mainly in the UK, with small amounts also sold in Germany, Switzerland, Malta, Austria, Singapore, the Philippines and Canada.

No other products are affected by the recall.

The products recalled are:

• Kit Kat chunky peanut butter 48g bars with a best before date range from September 2013 to February 2014
• Kit Kat chunky hazelnut 48g bars with a best before date range from September 2013 to to October 2013
• Kit Kat chunky choc fudge 48g bars with a best before date range from September 2013 to October 2013
• Kit Kat chunky caramel (48g) with a best before date range from June 2013 to July 2013
• Kit Kat chunky hazlenut multipack with a best before date range from from September 2013 to December 2013
• Kit Kat chunky collection giant egg with a best before date of July 2013.