Food recall: Lidl shares a serious warning for chocolate with a 'choking hazard'
Shoppers should check for the product
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Lidl has shared a warning for those shopping in stores and urged customers to check their cupboards.
A white chocolate bar could contain plastic, which would make it dangerous to eat.
Fin Carré White Chocolate
Pack size 100g
Best before 16 October 2024
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The recall is specific to the item that has been sold in England, Scotland and Wales stores only.
No other Fin Carré or Lidl products are known to be affected by the recall.
The warning was shared as the product may contain plastic, making it unsafe to eat with a potential choking hazard.
A Lidl statement said: "Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product due to the potential presence of foreign bodies (plastic) which may present a choking hazard.
"If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it.
"Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given."
The retailer shared an apology and gave advice to shoppers wanting more details.
It continued: "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."
This comes as Lidl recalled its Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spice in the size 480 grams.
The recall was made because the product contains milk which was not declared in bold on the pack.
Products are recalled when they could cause a possible health or safety risk to those who have consumed them.
The Food Standards Agency will often share recalls and details on what items customers should be aware of.
It said: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
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It could pose a choking hazard
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"The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
"In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers."
This comes as other retailers have recalled popular food items.
Morrisons shared a warning for shoppers for cereal with undeclared allergens.
Morrisons Free From Chocolate Crackles with the best before date of September 18, 2024, were recalled.
The cereal may contain hazelnut, milk and gluten-free oats not stated in the ingredient list.