Lidl is one of the stores recalling products this week (Image: PA)Lidl, Iceland and Tesco have pulled products from shelves and issued recalls. The Food Standards Agency have also issued alerts and products can be recalled for several reasons.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) monitors if there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. It might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues 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. Shoppers who are in possession of a product impacted by a recall are urged to return to store for a full refund and told “do not consume” product. Below are a selection of products that customers are being urged to return to stores.
Lidl GB
Lidl GB is recalling Harvest Basket Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of metal. This product may contain metal pieces which presents a choking hazard and makes it unsafe to eat.
Lidl GB is recalling Harvest Basket Hash Browns (Image: Lidl GB)Product name: Harvest Basket Hash Browns
Pack size: 750g
Batch code: 5144L
Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Advice issued to customers is “do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund.” No other Harvest Basket products in Lidl GB stores are affected by the recall.
The supermarket says: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for cooperation.” If customers need further information, they are being advised to contact the Lidl customer care team.
Iceland
Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling Daily Bakery 4 Sub Rolls because it may contain undeclared barley which is not mentioned on the label. This poses a potential risk to people that have an allergy or intolerance to barley (gluten).
Daily Bakery 4 Sub Rolls are being recalled (Image: Iceland)Product name: Daily bakery 4 sub roll
Pack size: 4 rolls
Best before: June 2, 2025
Allergens: Gluten
Iceland is recalling the above product. Point of sales notices will be displayed in store windows, explaining why customers must return the product to stores and not eat it. If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return to any Iceland retail store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.
The supermarket says: “We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling the date code of the above product as it may contain undeclared Barley and therefore poses a potential risk to people that have an allergy or intolerance to Barley. Only the Best Before date listed in this notice is affected.”
Tesco
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling a small number of Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Lightly Sparkling 6x250ml, due to the presence of an elevated level of chlorate in the affected batches of the product.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling a small number of Appletiser 100% Apple Juice (Image: Tesco)Product name: Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Lightly Sparkling 6x250ml
Affected best before date: 31/12/25
Batch codes: 328 GE to 338 GE
If you have any of these cans, do not drink them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required. No other Coca-Cola Europacific Partners products sold at Tesco are affected by this.
Jolly Rancher Sweets
A food alert has been issued for consumers who have purchased and businesses who have sold Jolly Rancher Confectionery Products. Jolly Rancher products listed below contain Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons, (MOAH), and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons, (MOSH), making them unsafe to eat and not compliant with UK laws.
Jolly Rancher hard candy
Pack size: All pack sizes
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All dates
Jolly Rancher ‘Misfits’ Gummies
Pack size: All pack sizes
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All dates
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruit 2 in 1
Pack size: All pack sizes
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All dates
Jolly Ranchers Berry Gummies
Pack size: All pack sizes
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All dates
The Food Standards Agency says: “Food businesses selling these products in the UK are advised to immediately stop sales, undertake product withdrawals and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. This is because the products are unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.”
The Hershey Company, who is the brand owner, has taken action to remove these products from the UK market. Consumers are warned: “Don’t but them, and if you’ve eaten these products, there should be no immediate cause for concern, as food safety risk is low, but don’t eat any more.”