A number of stores have recalled various products over the weekend due to allergy and safety fears, as a salmonella warning is issued.
Two independent brands have recalled foods due to poor temperature control and undeclared ingredients. Popular supermarket Lidl have also recalled a salami product due to the potential presence of salmonella.
These safety and allergy alerts have been published to the Food Standards Agency website, who control product recalls and publish various warnings on foods sold across the UK. Here are the different items that have been recalled from supermarkets this weekend, and what to do if you have purchased any of the products.
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Lidl Deluxe Strolghino Salami
Lidl is recalling Deluxe Strolghino Salami because salmonella has been found in the product. The product details are as follows:
Lidl Deluxe Strolghino Salami
- Pack size: 250g
- Use by date: April 13, 2023 and May 8, 2023
The presence of salmonella in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product
The notice reads: "If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
"If you have any queries or concerns please email customer.services@lidl.co.uk or telephone 0800 977 7766."
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate products
My Sweet Chickpea is recalling various Dark Chocolate My Sweet Chickpea products because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the labels.
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The product details are as follows:
My Sweet Chickpea Coconut & Dark Chocolate
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023, 25112021, 01022022 and 16052022
- Best before date: March 26, 2023, May 22, 2023, July 27, 2023 and November 30, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Cappuccino & Dark Chocolate
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023, 24112021, 27012022 and 09052022
- Best before date: March 26, 2023, May 22, 2023, July 27, 2023 and November 30, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Tiramisu & Dark Chocolate
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023 and 25112021
- Best before date: March 26, 2023 and May 22, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023, 16122021 and 07022022
- Best before date: March 26, 2023, May 22, 2023 and July 27, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 11032022
- Best before date: July 27, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Cinnamon & Dark Chocolate
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023 and 17122021
- Best before date: March 26, 2023 and May 22, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate & Banana Cheesecake
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023
- Best before date: March 26, 2023
My Sweet Chickpea Dark Chocolate
- Pack size: 100g
- Batch code: 26032023
- Best before date: March 26, 2023
These products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
My Sweet Chickpea is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products.
The notice reads: "If you have bought these products s with the pack codes as described above and you have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat them.
"Instead, email your order information to contact@mysweetchickpea.co.uk for a refund. We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused."
Tahira Foods various meat products
Tahira Foods Limited is recalling a number of products because there has been a breakdown in temperature control which makes these products unsafe to eat.
Any of the products listed below sold at Morrisons, Coop and/or Asda are not affected.
The product details are as follows:
Tahira Chilled Beef Sausage Hot and Spicy
- Pack size: 500g and 8x500g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by dates: All dates
Tahira Chilled Chicken Sausage Piri Piri
- Pack size: 500g and 8x500g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by dates: All dates
Tahira Chilled Chicken Sausage Tikka
- Pack size: 500g and 8x500g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by dates: All dates
Tahira Turkey Chorizo
- Pack size: 80g and 12x80g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by date: All dates
Tahira Sliced Turkey Pizza Topping Salami
- Pack size: 125g and 12x125g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by date: All dates
Tahira Sliced Poultry Mortadella with Paprika
- Pack size: 200g and 8x200g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by date: All dates
Tahira Chilled Mini Chicken Sausage
- Pack size: 400g and 6x400g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by date: All dates
Tahira Beef Salami
- Pack size: 80g and 12x80g
- Batch code: All batches
- Use by date: All dates
Tahira Nabulsi Cheese
- Pack size: 250g and 8x250g
- Batch codes: All batches
- Use by date: All dates
Tahira Foods Limited is recalling the above products from customers. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the products affected.
The notice reads: "The products listed are subject to a recall due to a breakdown in the temperature-controlled supply chain. If you happen to have any at your home, please return it to the shop where you purchased to be disposed of as they are not fit for consumption.
"A refund will be issued in your favour."
For more allergy recalls and safety warnings, visit the Food Standards Agency website for more information.
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