Milk allergy is not very unusual. Just like any other allergies, when a person who is allergic to milk eats something containing milk products, or even just a trace of it, the body’s immune system automatically deems the milk as harmful foreign bodies. The immune system reacts by creating specific antibodies which are intended to repel these “invaders.”

After a person allergic to milk eats a certain food that contains, well, milk, the release of chemicals to supposedly protect the body can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and the cardiovascular system which in turn causes allergy symptoms such as wheezing, abdominal pain, and headache, among many others.

Nowadays, a lot of foods are made with milk and milk products so consumers who are allergic to it have to pay extra attention to what’s in almost everything they consume. Milk allergies are unfortunately more serious than just lactose intolerance as it can cause those who have it to be suddenly and severely ill right after consuming milk or even products that contain such.

Chocolate Decadence of Eugene, OR is recalling certain chocolate products due to undisclosed milk contents. Customers who have milk allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of having serious, even critical, allergic reactions.

The recall was instigated after a customer felt sick after eating the chocolate. Further exploration showed that the chocolate was manufactured where milk chocolate was previously processed.

The recalled products consist of Chocolate Decadence chocolate bars, almond clusters, assorted fruit clusters, chocolate buttons (raspberry, espresso, pure dark, mint, peanut butter), truffles, fudge, and molded chocolates. The said products were dispersed across the country through Internet and retail stores.

Customers who are allergic or sensitive to milk who have already bought Chocolate Decadence  are advised to return it to for a full refund. Those who have further inquiries may contact the company at 1-800-324-5018 or visit their website at www.chocolatedecadence.com.

It always pays to look into what we eat, even when we have the urge to just pig out the moment we see it because that piece of heaven might instantly send you to hell.

Since posts on the internet tend to stay around forever, and product recalls expire, note that Chocolate Decadence posted their alert on September 12, 2011.

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Joanna Maligaya

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Ever since she can remember, Joanna has always considered chocolate as the ultimate food for her soul. She believes in the saying, “9 out of 10 people love chocolate, and the 10th always lies.”

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