Tejal Somvanshi
Karmactive Staff
A safety alert hit Lidl stores this week as plastic pieces were found in four popular snack bar varieties. The recall affects Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bar multipacks sold across the UK, joining six other major food recalls this week.
The plastic pieces could cause serious harm if swallowed, particularly to children and elderly people. This adds to the growing list of food safety recalls in British supermarkets this year, highlighting ongoing challenges in food production safety.
“Lidl GB is recalling the products due to the potential presence of plastic foreign bodies, which may present a choking hazard,” said a Lidl spokesperson. The company has already removed the affected products from all store shelves and activated its customer alert system.
The recall covers all 5x35g multipacks in these flavors:
- Cocoa & Orange
- Blueberry Muffin
- Salted Caramel
- Berry
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Customers should check their cupboards for batch codes L24316 and L24337, with best-before dates of November 2025 and December 2025. The plastic pieces might not be visible from outside the wrapper, making it crucial to check these numbers carefully.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a Product Recall Information Notice, their highest level of alert for food safety issues. “If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them,” warns the FSA spokesperson. Customers can return affected bars to any Lidl store for a full refund, no receipt needed.
This recall joins recent safety alerts for SPAR chicken products (Listeria risk) and Giovanni Rana lasagne (allergen mislabeling), showing the FSA’s active role in protecting public health. The agency continues to handle food recalls across British supermarkets.
Lidl’s customer service team (0203 966 5566) is handling concerns about the affected products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products.
For concerned parents, teachers, and care home staff, the FSA recommends checking all snack products against their recall database. Food safety experts advise checking packaged foods before consumption, particularly looking for any unusual textures or visible abnormalities.
The recall process requires stores to remove all affected products from sale. Lidl expects to restock these snack bars with newly produced, safety-checked batches.
This prompt action by both Lidl and the FSA demonstrates the UK’s robust food safety system, which works to catch contamination risks before products reach homes.
