The Danish Food Agency has issued a recall of Dubai chocolate, produced by Habo, after detecting the presence of E. coli bacteria. The agency made the announcement via its official website, urging consumers to take immediate action.

The affected product is a 190-gram bar with a best before date of November 20, 2025. It has been distributed and sold in bazaars and specialty shops throughout Denmark.

Consumers who have purchased this chocolate are advised to either return it to the point of purchase or dispose of it immediately.

The Food Agency also warns that if consumers experience symptoms after eating the chocolate, they should consult a doctor. Common symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach upset with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and potential vomiting.

E. coli bacteria can be found in animals, food, and water, and can cause severe illness in humans. While most E. coli strains are harmless and naturally occur in the intestines of humans and animals, certain types can cause infections, according to the Statens Serum Institut.

Dubai chocolate, made of milk chocolate, pistachio cream, and Turkish filo dough kadayif, has gained popularity because of viral videos on TikTok. The increased demand has led to inflated prices, with bars selling for 100 to 200 kroner. The popularity has also impacted the global price of pistachio kernels, with the price per kilo rising from approximately 110 to 150 kroner between spring 2024 and spring 2025, according to British nut trader CG Hacking. The chocolate was created by British-Egyptian Sara Hamouda, owner of Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai.