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Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Lidl issues urgent recall as various popular snack bars 'may be unsafe to eat'
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent alert advising customers "do not eat." Lidl shoppers have been issued an urgent warning recently. Various flavours of a popular snack bar have been recalled as they "may be unsafe to eat." The budget German supermarket is recalling its Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars "due to the potential presence of plastic foreign bodies which may present a choking hazard", with four flavours being affected. A food alert posted to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises that the affected snack bars are available in a pack of five each. The four flavours affected are Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel and Berry. All stock that features the batch codes L24316 L24337, alongside the best before dates of November and December 2025 have been affected. Lidl has said that no other of its Alesto products have been affected by the recall. Those who have bought affected bars are being urged not to consume them, but to return them to their nearest store where a full refund will be provided. The FSA alert confirms that Lidl has since issued point of sale notices to its stores that sold the fruit and nut bars. These explain to customers why the products have been recalled and what to do if they have bought them. In its recall notice, Lidl said: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation. For further information, contact Customer Care on 0203 966 5566." Food alerts are generally issued by the FSA when a problem with a food product means it should not be sold, leading to it either being withdrawn or recalled from store shelves. Lidl hasn't been the only supermarket affected by these recalls, as Tesco shoppers were recently warned that the popular Castelli UK Le Superbe Raclette cheese slices may contain the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product has a 150g pack size, alongside the best before date of May 12. Listeria Monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that could cause flu-like symptoms in most cases, with those who suffer from lower immune systems, mainly the elderly, pregnant women and babies, at high risk of developing "serve" affects. Another food product also recently found to potentially contain the presence of a foreign object is the Organic Alla Norma Sauce from Organico RealFoods. The FSA recently posted an alert after the food firm recalled its popular pasta sauce as a "precautionary" measure after it was found to possibly contain pieces of glass. 350g jars with the batch code 140227 and best before date of February 14, 2027 were affected. The food watchdog also posts allergy alerts which generally happens when a food product potentially poses a health risk to certain consumers, usually due to missing allergy labelling or undeclared ingredients. For example, Tesco and Morrisons customers were recently warned that the Giovanni Ranna La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne may contain crustaceans after being mispacked with the prawn & lobster version of the lasagne. Customers were warned to look out for a 500g pack size that features the batch code L0B510816 and use by date of June 17, 2025.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Major supermarket urgently recalls popular bars over fears they contain plastic as shoppers are warned ‘do not eat'
A MAJOR supermarket has warned shoppers not to eat a popular product over fears it could contain plastic. Lidl is recalling Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut bars and offering customers a full refund. 1 Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars were recalled by Lidl Credit: Lidl The affected fruit bars are Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel, and Berry flavours , with a best-before date of November 2025 and batch code L24316. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) notice told shoppers that Lidl was recalling the products "due to the potential presence of plastic foreign bodies which may present a choking hazard". "The FSA continued: "Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation." read more on lidl These warnings aim to protect the public from harm and help remove dangerous items from shelves quickly. Lidl recently told shoppers not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain The discount supermarket urgently recalled its Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings after the problem was found. The recall affected 100g packets of the pork scratchings with best before dates ranging from August 5, 2025 through to August 12, 2025. Most read in The Sun These recent recalls are part of a worrying trend of food safety issues across the UK, with several popular products — from Tesco's Sandwich Pickle and Crosta & Mollica pasta sauces to Newcastle Brown Ale and Lidl potato salads, all pulled from shelves over contamination fears, including glass, plastic, or even copper pieces. Last month, Iceland recalled its Vegetable Lasagne after the possible presence of hard plastic pieces was discovered in packs with best-before dates of 23 July 2026 and 30 July 2026. A popular pasta sauce was also urgently recalled from supermarket shelves after fears emerged that some jars contained shards of glass. The FSA issued a clear 'do not eat' warning for Organico's Organic Alla Norma Sauce — a mix of aubergines, tomato, and garlic — after safety concerns were raised. The affected batch, sold at retailers including high-end online supermarket Ocado, is batch number 140227, with a best-before date of February 14, 2027. Organico, the manufacturer, urged customers: 'Please do not consume. "Return to the retailer for a refund. If the retailer does not accept returns, please contact us directly.' The company apologised for the inconvenience but did not explain how the glass ended up in the product. The FSA added that 'point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores selling the product' to inform shoppers about the recall and what steps to take. 'If you have bought this sauce, do not eat it,' the agency stressed. 'Return it to the shop you purchased it from for a full refund.' Consumers are urged to regularly check the FSA website or retailer announcements for the latest product recalls and take immediate action if they have any affected items at home. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Major supermarket urgently recalls popular bars over fears they contain plastic as shoppers are warned ‘do not eat'
Recently, pasta sauce potentially containing shards of glass was recalled FOOD FEARS Major supermarket urgently recalls popular bars over fears they contain plastic as shoppers are warned 'do not eat' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR supermarket has warned shoppers not to eat a popular product over fears it could contain plastic. Lidl is recalling Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut bars and offering customers a full refund. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars were recalled by Lidl Credit: Lidl The affected fruit bars are Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel, and Berry flavours , with a best-before date of November 2025 and batch code L24316. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) notice told shoppers that Lidl was recalling the products "due to the potential presence of plastic foreign bodies which may present a choking hazard". "The FSA continued: "Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation." These warnings aim to protect the public from harm and help remove dangerous items from shelves quickly. Lidl recently told shoppers not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain salmonella. The discount supermarket urgently recalled its Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings after the problem was found. The recall affected 100g packets of the pork scratchings with best before dates ranging from August 5, 2025 through to August 12, 2025. These recent recalls are part of a worrying trend of food safety issues across the UK, with several popular products — from Tesco's Sandwich Pickle and Crosta & Mollica pasta sauces to Newcastle Brown Ale and Lidl potato salads, all pulled from shelves over contamination fears, including glass, plastic, or even copper pieces. Last month, Iceland recalled its Vegetable Lasagne after the possible presence of hard plastic pieces was discovered in packs with best-before dates of 23 July 2026 and 30 July 2026. A popular pasta sauce was also urgently recalled from supermarket shelves after fears emerged that some jars contained shards of glass. The FSA issued a clear 'do not eat' warning for Organico's Organic Alla Norma Sauce — a mix of aubergines, tomato, and garlic — after safety concerns were raised. The affected batch, sold at retailers including high-end online supermarket Ocado, is batch number 140227, with a best-before date of February 14, 2027. Organico, the manufacturer, urged customers: 'Please do not consume. "Return to the retailer for a refund. If the retailer does not accept returns, please contact us directly.' The company apologised for the inconvenience but did not explain how the glass ended up in the product. The FSA added that 'point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores selling the product' to inform shoppers about the recall and what steps to take. 'If you have bought this sauce, do not eat it,' the agency stressed. 'Return it to the shop you purchased it from for a full refund.' Food safety experts warn that even small fragments of glass or plastic can pose serious health risks, including cuts to the mouth or throat, choking hazards, or internal injury if swallowed. Consumers are urged to regularly check the FSA website or retailer announcements for the latest product recalls and take immediate action if they have any affected items at home.
