Aldi and Lidl have issued food warnings and are recalling several of their products after safety concerns. Customers who have bought the affected items are being warned not to eat the products by both supermarkets. Instead, the items should be brought back to stores to receive a full refund, with or without a receipt.
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Aldi
Aldi has announced that Gianni’s Milk Chocolate Lollies in some of its Midlands stores have the incorrect packaging, which means that some could contain almonds - presenting a serious threat to anyone with nut allergies. The affected batch is Gianni's Milk Chocolate 4 pack, with a best-before date of September 2024 and product code 815702, as per the Shropshire Star.
Commenting on the recall, a spokesperson for Aldi said
As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling an isolated batch of Gianni’s Milk Chocolate Lollies as the packs may contain Gianni’s Almond Lollies.
We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your cooperation.
For further information, customers can visit www.aldi.co.uk, email or contact Customer Services or call on 0800 042 0800.
Lidl
Meanwhile, Lidl has issued a warning about its Simply Grated Cheddar, which could contain small pieces of plastic making it unsafe to eat. The batch, in this case, is the 500g size with a best-before date of 23/12/2022.
A spokesperson for the supermarket said, as per the Hull Daily Mail:
If you have bought the above mentioned product we advise you not to eat it. Instead, return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Other Simply products and best before dates are not affected by this recall.
Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Customers who would like any further information can contact Lidl's customer services at 0800 4441234 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk.
Sources used:
- Shropshire Star'Aldi and Lidl recall cheese and ice cream products after health concerns'
- Hull Daily Mail 'Aldi and Lidl recall ice lollies and cheese with 'do not eat' warning'
