Supermarket giant Lidl has been forced to recall four of its products due to concerns for the health of cutomers after pieces of plastic were found, according to an alert
Lidl has been forced to recall four of its products because they were deemed unsafe to eat. Types of Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars products were recalled because they might contain pieces of plastic, rendering them unsafe according to an alert issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The four products affected are as follows: Alesto Cocoa & Orange 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars; Alesto Blueberry Muffin 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars; Alesto Salted Caramel 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars and Alesto Berry 5 Raw Fruit & Nut Bars. Each of the pack sizes are 5x35g and have the batch codes L24316 and L24337.
The risk statement recorded by the FSA said the recall was due to the “the possible presence of pieces of plastic in the products which makes them unsafe to eat”, adding “if you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it”. Customers who have bought the product are urged to return it to the nearest store for a full refund.
It is not clear how plastic made its way into the product. A previous note from the supermarket giant said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
The FSA said: “Lidl is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.”
Recalls are not uncommon and two were made on the same day, according to FSA records. This includes an extension to a recall of cooked chicken products in Northern Ireland.
SPAR Northern Ireland extended the recall of its Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Pieces, Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Pieces, Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Slices, Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Slices, Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken Fillets. This is due to the presence of Listeria, which can cause a “high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea” and meningitis in severe cases.
Listeria was also behind a recall of Le Superbe Raclette cheese in Tesco stores only. Producer Castelli UK Ltd recalled the product. The packs can be identified as 150g packets with a best before date of May 12.
The risk statement warned: “Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.”