ports of people reacting to latex in chocolate bars, one of which was a woman who had developed a rash around her mouth. It was also mentioned that the proteins in the latex that drift from the packaging to the food are usually destroyed by heat, but in case of ‘cold sealing’, which is the technique that is used to wrap products such as chocolate and ice cream, there could be a problem.
The authorities from the FSA have said it was still too early to draw a firm conclusion, but advised people not to alter their eating habits. br>