Lidl shoppers urged 'do not eat' as popular snack could cause 'burning'
Lidl shoppers are being warned not to consume a popular snack after it was discovered that it could be "unsafe" to eat.
The budget supermarket has issued an urgent recall that affects two flavours of its Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels. The snack was found to "cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed", leading to potential discomfort.
An alert to The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advised that 140g pack sizes of the milk chocolate and dark chocolate pretzels have been affected. The recall covers all stock with the batch code 8535 and a best before of June 30, 2025.
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According to Lidl, the last time these particular pretzels were on sale was October 17, 2024. Shoppers who happened to have purchased them have been urged not to eat them, but to return the packs to their nearest Lidl for a full refund.
The discounter has since issued point of sale notices to all stores that sold the affected product. These explain to customers why the product is being recalled and what to do if they have bought it in the past.
Lidl said in its recall notice: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation. For further information, contact Customer Care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566."
The news comes just days after UK shoppers were being warned over a major recall of Coca-Cola drinks to high levels Chlorate. All the information on the batch codes and dates affected can be found here.
An FSA alert explained that various tall 330ml cans of Coca-Cola varieties and Sprite Zero that had been sent to cafes and restaurants had been affected by the move. A multipack of six 330ml cans of Appletiser were also included in the recall.
While a risk assessment on the FSA explains that minimal doses of the chemical poses a small risk safety for customers, it can have adverse affects on a select few. This includes those who are sensitive to chlorate, particularly younger children and those suffering from pre-existing medical conditions that include thyroid deficiency, blood conditions, especially anaemia, or those with kidney diseases.
Meanwhile, if consumed for larger periods of time, chlorate can lead to the inhibition of iodine uptake that could potentially cause further affects such as goitre. Meanwhile, one single high intake of the chemical could limit the body's ability to absorb oxygen from the blood, and could in severe cases lead to kidney failure.
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