Lidl issues urgent warning for ‘unsafe’ chocolate bar due to ‘choking hazard’

Lidl has withdrawn a popular chocolate bar from its shelves this week after it was discovered that certain batches could contain “pieces of plastic”.

A Food recall alert by the UK Food Standards Agency stated that the hazelnut chocolate is “unsafe to eat” due to the”possible presence” of the inedible material.

The Fin Carré Fruit & Nut Milk Chocolate is just one of many items sold by the brand in Lidl, offered for a budget price of just 59p.

According to Latest Deals, the sweet snack was recently on sale for 29p, meaning more customers may have purchased it than usual.

Lidl GB has urged customers to follow specific guidance if they have bought a recalled batch of the item.

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Product details

• Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts
• Pack size: 100g
• Lot number: L3083A112
• Best before date: December 19, 2023

In a statement issued by the supermarket, it was noted that “all stock with best before date December 19, 2023” should not be eaten if it features the specified lot code.

The recall stated: “Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product due to the potential presence of foreign bodies (plastic) which may present a choking hazard.”

Customers who purchased the product were urged “not to eat it” by the supermarket and were also advised to return the unopened chocolate.

According to Lidl, consumers can visit their nearest store where a full refund will be given for the inconvenience.

The supermarket apologised for having to recall the sweet snack and thanked customers for their cooperation.

Shoppers were reassured that “no other Fin Carre products in Lidl GB stores are affected by this recall”.

However, those affected can access further information by contacting the customer services team via email or phone.

The addresses are as follows: customer.services@lidl.co.uk or phone on 0203 966 5566.