Several warnings have been issued to shoppers by the Food Standards Agency over the recall of products including cheese which mistakenly has pieces of plastic in it, and Coca Cola which has been put in the wrong packaging and is a risk for people who need to watch their sugar intake.
Major retailers incluing Aldi and Morrisons are affected by the recalls so it is worth checking your cupboards to see if you have any of the below products lurking. If you do they should not be consumed, but returned to the store for a full refund.
If you no longer have your receipt, it doesn't matter. You're still eligible for your money back, reports Lancashire Live.
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Lidl
Lidl GB is recalling Simply Grated Cheddar because it may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
The product details are:
Simply grated cheddar
Pack size: 500g
Best before: 23 December 2022
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Lidl Customer Services on 0800 444 1234 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk"
Aldi
Aldi is recalling Gianni’s Milk Chocolate Lollies because they may contain almonds (nuts) which is not mentioned on the label. The FSA said as a result of a packaging error, some packs have been incorrectly packed with Gianni’s Almond Lollies.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to almonds (nuts). This issue only affects products sold at a limited number of ALDI stores in the Midlands.
The product details are:
Gianni’s Milk Chocolate Lollies
Pack size: 4 pack
Best before: September 2024
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to almonds (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please visit www.aldi.co.uk or contact https://customerservice.aldi.co.uk/contact."
Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Asda
Coca-Cola is is continuing to recall a limited number of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks with Christmas cardboard because some packs have been wrongly boxed and may contain Coca-Cola Original taste. This makes the product a potential risk to consumers who need to manage their sugar intake.
The product details are:
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks with Christmas cardboard
Pack size: Multipack of 24 x 330 ml cans
Batch code: 301WA1, 302WA1, 303WA1, 304WA1, 305WA5, 306WA5, 307WA5 and 308WA5
Best before: 31 October 2023 and 30 November 2023
The FSA said: "If you have bought the above product and need to manage your sugar intake, please do not drink it. Instead, contact Coca-Cola on 0800 22 77 11 and they will arrange for you to receive a replacement product."
Asda said: "We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 0101."
Hotel Chocolat
Hotel Chocolat is continuing to recall Caramel Milk Batons purchased between 21 October and 9 November because they contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.
The product details are:
Hotel Chocolat Caramel Milk Batons
Pack size: 120g
Batch code: Lot 22286 and Lot 22287
Best before: July 2023
Eva Bold
Eva Bold Ltd is continuing to recall Eva Bold Black Onion Seed Keto Protein Bites and Eva Bold Rosemary & Pink Salt Keto Protein Bites because they contain sesame which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to sesame.
The product details are:
Eva Bold Black Onion Seed Keto Protein Bites
Pack size: 30g
Best before: All best before dates up to and including 04 October 2023
Eva Bold Rosemary & Pink Salt Keto Protein Bites
Best before: All best before dates up to and including 01 September 2023
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