Chocolate Mousse Sold at Costco Recalled Over Risk of Severe Allergic Reactions

Delici Dubai Style Chocolate Dessert sold at Costco is being recalled across Canada due to the presence of undeclared allergens. Costco handout photo

A dessert offered in Costco stores across Canada has been recalled due to the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions for those with nut allergies.

Mellow Food has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of Delici Dubai Style chocolate mousse desserts due to the potential presence of cashew and macadamia nuts, which are not mentioned on the label, Costco said in a recent advisory.

“These allergens may cause severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in sensitive individuals,” Costco said. “Do not eat this product if you have an allergy or sensitivity to cashew nuts or macadamia nuts.”

The six-serving product is sold in 76 gram packages with a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 812190020825, according to the advisory. The affected lots were sold between January and February.

The recalled items can be identified by their ‘best-before’ date codes. They are:

• BB/MA 27 FEB 26
• BB/MA 02 MAR 26
• BB/MA 04 MAR 26
• BB/MA 05 MAR 26
• BB/MA 06 MAR 26
• BB/MA 09 MAR 26
• BB/MA 11 MAR 26
• BB/MA 13 MAR 26
• BB/MA 18 MAR 26
• BB/MA 25 MAR 26
• BB/MA 27 MAR 26

All affected products are eligible for a complete in-store refund, Costco said.

Allergy Symptoms

Tree nuts like cashews and macadamia nuts can cause mild reactions like hives and itching, as well as severe reactions like anaphylaxis, Health Canada says.

Common signs of allergic responses are swelling of the face, lips, and tongue, and redness. Respiratory symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, or hay fever-like effects, along with gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea, the health agency said on its website.

Severe allergic reactions can cause pale or blue-tinged skin, weak pulse, dizziness or lightheadedness, trouble swallowing, or loss of consciousness. Other reactions include anxiety, uterine cramps, and a metallic taste.

People experiencing anaphylaxis may exhibit symptoms that include respiratory distress, a drop in blood pressure, or shock, which can result in loss of consciousness and, in extreme instances, death.

Anaphylaxis can only be treated with an injection of epinephrine, which is delivered using an EpiPen, the health agency said.