Lidl issues urgent UK-wide recall of popular snack amid warning over ‘burning sensation’
You can return your affected product for a full refund
LIDL has urgently recalled a popular snack from stores across the UK, amid warnings over a reported burning sensation in the mouth.
Shoppers have been urged to return the product to the discount superstore immediately.
They’re being warned that the snacks may cause an uncomfortable burning sensation in their mouth.
Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels covered in milk chocolate, and those covered in dark chocolate have been recalled following urgent caution from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
According to the FSA the products are unsafe and could cause discomfort when eaten.
The agency said the pretzels may cause a burning feeling in the mouth, “potentially causing discomfort and making them unsafe to the consumer”.
Customers who’ve bought the snack with the best before date of 30 June, 2025 and batch code 8535 should take it to their nearest Lidl shop.
They will be issued with a full refund.
Notices will also be put up in stores warning customers of the potentially dangerous food.
The retailer added the product was last on sale on 17 October, 2024.
It said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
Customers are advised to contact Customer Care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566 if they require further information.
This comes just days after another major supermarket recalled specific batches of some popular breaded chicken products over fears they may cause salmonella.
The recall affected Marks & Spencer stores in Northern Ireland, where Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burgers and Chicken Kyivs had been linked to the bacteria.
An urgent “do not eat” warning was also issued to all those who had bought the products.
Salmonella, a nasty bacteria infection, is said to have been found during routine testing.
Usually, salmonella symptoms include a fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, according to the Food Standards Agency.
Marks and Spencer Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger products with use by dates of January 26, January 30, January 31 and February 1 2025 were affected.