Dubai Chocolate Puts Clinicians on Alert for Allergy Risks

October 28, 2025

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(MedPage Today) – linicians are raising concerns that trendy “Dubai-style chocolate” could be landing more food allergy patients in the emergency department, especially as Halloween approaches.

Some may not realize that pistachio is a key ingredient, but that’s not the only challenge, experts said. The bars often contain many allergens — including other nuts, sesame, wheat, and milk — and not all of these may be disclosed, as labeling standards can vary with imported products. (Read More)