Lidl and Waitrose issue urgent product recalls over health fears

Lidl and Waitrose have issued a number of product recalls urging customers not to consume the items.

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

The Food Standards Agency issues 'Product Withdrawal Information Notices' and 'Product Recall Information Notices' to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

We've rounded up the product recalls from the past week.

Lidl

Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bar Cacao & Orange (FSA)

Lidl is recalling Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bar Cacao & Orange Variant because it contains sulphur dioxide which is not mentioned on the label.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

Product details

• Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bar Cacao & Orange
• Pack size 35g
• Best before end date: October 2020
• Allergens Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites

If you have bought the above product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat it.

If customers are making an essential trip to a Lidl store, they can return the item in-store, with or without a receipt.

Alternatively, customers can email customer.services@lidl.co.uk with a photo of the affected item and the best before date to claim a refund.

Waitrose

Waitrose N°1 Teacakes (FSA)

Waitrose & Partners is recalling Waitrose N°1 Teacakes because they have been packed with an incorrect product which contains egg that is not mentioned on the label.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. No other Waitrose & Partners products are known to be affected.

Product details

• Waitrose N°1 Teacakes
• Pack size 2 x units
• Best before 07 April 2020
• Allergens Egg

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg, do not eat it.

Instead contact Waitrose customer service on 0800 188 881 to arrange a refund.

If customers are making an essential trip to a Waitrose store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.