{
  "id": 10442889,
  "title": "Some Dubai-style chocolate recalled in UK over salmonella fears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/some-dubai-style-chocolate-recalled-in-uk-over-salmonella-fears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:14:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/28/some-dubai-style-chocolate-recalled-in-uk-over-salmonella-fears/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An alert has been issued by the Food Standards Agency for two varieties of Dubai-style chocolate sold in the UK, due to potential salmonella contamination. World of Sweets, the UK's leading confectionery distributor, importer, and wholesaler, has recalled Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate, as well as Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles. The agency warned of the risk of salmonella being present in the products, which typically causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. World of Sweets plans to post notices in their stores selling these products and will collect them upon request. The Food Standards Agency advised consumers who have purchased the items not to consume them and to return them to the store for a full refund. Dubai-style chocolate has gained significant popularity in the UK and Europe, especially through social media, but there have been concerns over some unregulated imports from small retailers, which might lack essential ingredients or allergen warnings.",
  "summary": "A recall notice has been issued for two types of Dubai-style chocolate sold in the UK due to contamination with salmonella. World of Sweets, the UK’s largest distributor, importer and wholesaler of confectionery, issued the notice for packs of Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate and packs of Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles. An alert by the Food Standards Agency said…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Some Dubai-style chocolate recalled in UK over salmonella fears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/some-dubai-style-chocolate-recalled-in-uk-over-salmonella-fears-10443495",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:14:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}