Urgent Lidl Snack Recall Issued Over Dangerous Foil Fragment Contamination
The Food Standards Agency has triggered an urgent product recall affecting a popular snack sold across Lidl stores nationwide. Authorities have declared the product potentially hazardous to health and unsafe for consumption due to dangerous contamination.
Specific Product Details and Batch Information
The affected item is Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream and Black Pepper, specifically the 150g multipack containing six individual 25g bags. Consumers should immediately check for batch code 207345 and a best-before date of April 4, 2026. These identifying marks confirm whether products fall within the dangerous batch.
The FSA's investigation revealed the presence of foil fragments within the snack packets, creating what officials describe as a significant choking hazard. The contamination makes the product fundamentally unsafe for human consumption according to established food safety protocols.
Official Safety Instructions for Consumers
The Food Standards Agency has issued clear, non-negotiable instructions for anyone who has purchased the affected product:
- Do not consume any of the Snaktastic Multigrain Bites from the identified batch
- Return the product immediately to any Lidl GB store for a full refund
- Contact Lidl's Customer Care team directly for further assistance at 0203 966 5566 or customer.care@lidl.co.uk
Lidl GB has initiated a comprehensive recall operation, with point-of-sale notices being displayed in all retail locations that stocked the product. These notices explain the specific safety concerns to customers and provide clear guidance on the recall process.
Understanding Food Safety Protocols and Recall Procedures
The FSA has clarified the distinction between different food safety actions in response to consumer queries. When a product presents safety concerns, it may be withdrawn from shelves or subject to a full recall where customers are asked to return purchased items.
Product Recall Information Notices serve as official communications to both consumers and local authorities about identified food safety problems. In more serious cases, the agency issues Food Alerts for Action, which provide local authorities with specific instructions for protecting public health.
This recall represents a precautionary measure designed to prevent potential harm to consumers. The presence of foreign objects in food products, particularly metallic fragments, represents a serious safety violation that triggers immediate regulatory action under UK food safety legislation.
Consumers are advised to remain vigilant about product recalls and always follow official guidance from the Food Standards Agency when safety concerns are raised about food items they may have purchased.
