Lidl recalls food products due to the possible presence of metal - customers warned they are 'unsafe to eat'

In a customer notice, Lidl told customers: "Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product due to the potential presence of metal, which may cause injury.

"If you have bought one of the above products we advise you not to eat them.

"Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given."

Tower Gate Soft Baked Cookies Triple Chocolate

Pack size: 210g

Best before: December 12, 2024

Tower Gate Soft Baked Cookies Lemon

Pack size: 210g

Best before: December 13, 2024

Tower Gate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pack size: 150g

Best before: December 14, 2024

Lidl GB apologised for any inconvenience caused to customers and thanked them for their cooperation.

For further information, Lidl shoppers can contact Customer Care at customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566.

Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland have recalled Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies, 150g, with batch code 2334902 and a best before date of December 14, 2024, due to the possible presence of metal pieces.

The customer notice read: "Customers are advised not to consume the product. Instead, the product can be returned to the Lidl store where it was purchased with or without a receipt. Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"Any customers with queries or concerns can contact our Customer Services Team on 01 920 3010 (Republic of Ireland) or 0289 568 4888 (Northern Ireland)."

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The FSA explained why food products are occasionally recalled. The Government department said: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

"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."

Lidl isn't the only supermarket to recently issue a food recall. This news comes as Iceland recalled a food product that could cause red raised rashes and vomiting.

Waitrose also recalled a food product due to a possible contamination with E. coli. Customers were warned that E. coli can cause severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea and kidney failure.