UK supermarket recalls breakfast item over fears it contains pieces of metal

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

If you have purchased this product, you can return it to your nearest Lidl for a full refund - here is everything you need to know
Lidl has recalled its own-brand hash browns over fears they contain pieces of metal. The discount supermarket said the breakfast staple could cause a choking hazard.
The recall affects frozen Harvest Basket Hash Browns in size 750g with the batch number 5144L and best before date of May 24, 2027.
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In a recall notice published online, the retailer said: " Lidl GB is recalling the product due to the potential presence of foreign bodies (metal) which may present a choking hazard.
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"If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it. Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be issued."
If you have purchased this product, you can return it to your nearest Lidl for a full refund. If you are worried or have any questions, you can contact Lidl on 0203 966 5566 or email [e-mail].
For all product recalls, you can check the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites. You should also notice recall notices in stores if they've pulled a product from shelves.
A separate notice on the FSA website reads: "Lidl GB is recalling the above product. A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
"This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund."
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Lidl has also recalled batches of its fruit and nut bars over fears they could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut Bars in various flavours.
The recall applies to all stock with a best before date of December 2025 with the batch code L24337, and best before date of November 2025 with the batch code L24316.
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Other recall notices you should be aware of include Matalan pulling three children's clothes products over fears children could end up getting strangled.
The retailer has recalled its blue shark rash vest and shorts, its seersucker swimshorts in blue and boys tie dye swimshorts. These items were on sale from January 12, 2025 until March 17, 2025.
Meanwhile, health foods brand Grape Tree pulling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing E.coli was found in one of its batches.
The product that has been recalled has the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026. The pack size is 250g. E.coli infections can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever.