{"id":674831,"date":"2026-09-06T03:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T03:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/674831\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T03:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T03:55:28","slug":"do-not-eat-warning-issued-as-popular-lidl-products-recalled-over-fears-they-could-make-people-sick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/674831\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Do not eat&#8217; warning issued as popular Lidl products recalled over fears they could make people sick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who has bought one of the products being recalled is being urged not to eat it and instead return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BUCKINGHAM, UK - December 04, 2019. Lidl supermarket store exterior, with woman shopper outside the entrance.\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_Lidl-supermarket-store-exterior-UK.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Lidl has issued an urgent recall alert\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Lidl has issued an urgent recall alert(Image: PaulMaguire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Lidl has issued <a aria-label=\"an urgent recallLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/product-recalls\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">an urgent recall<\/a> for a number of popular cereal bars sold in supermarkets across Ireland after discovering a labelling error that could pose a health risk to some customers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The discount supermarket chain is warning that wheat, a common allergen and source of gluten, is not listed in English on the affected packaging &#8211; meaning those with wheat allergies or gluten intolerance may unknowingly consume it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"LidlLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/lidl\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Lidl<\/a> shoppers have also been warned that one of the products being recalled may contain peanuts, which are not listed in English in the ingredients. This could make the cereal bar dangerous for anyone with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/allergies\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">a peanut allergy or intolerance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The Food Safety Authority of IrelandLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/food-safety-authority-of-ireland\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Food Safety Authority of Ireland<\/a> (FSAI) announced on Thursday, September 3, that a recall notice has now been issued for certain batches of Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel bars due to the labelling error.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The food safety watchdog has also issued a &#8220;do not eat&#8221; alert for affected consumers, saying: The ingredients on the below batches of Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel bars are not labelled in English.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_Crownfield-Products.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Lidl Ireland is recalling certain batches of Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel Schoko &amp; Schoko-Banane\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Lidl Ireland is recalling certain batches of Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel Schoko &amp; Schoko-Banane<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The implicated batch of Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel Schoko contains peanut, milk and cereals containing gluten (wheat, oats and barley).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The implicated batch of Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel Schoko-Banane contains milk and cereals containing gluten (wheat, oats and barley).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;There may also be an unintentional presence of rye, nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, pecan nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts), soya, sesame, mustard and lupins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanut, milk, cereals containing gluten, nuts, soya, sesame, mustard and\/or lupins, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The full list of products being recalled can be found below, along with their batch number and expiry date:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_Screenshot-2026-09-04-120633.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The specific batches of Lidl's Crownfield Musli Riegel being recalled by Lidl\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The specific batches of Lidl&#8217;s Crownfield Musli Riegel being recalled by Lidl<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While safe for the general public, the affected product may cause digestive problems or more severe reactions in individuals with coeliac disease, gluten intolerance or wheat allergies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For those with peanut allergies or intolerances, even small amounts<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/health\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> can trigger serious reactions<\/a>, ranging from mild discomfort to potentially life-threatening symptoms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In Ireland, peanut is one of the most common food allergies in childhood and it persists in 80% of cases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Lidl is urging customers who may be affected to return the product<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/lidl-supermarkets\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> to any Lidl store for a full refund<\/a>, even without a receipt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A spokesperson said: &#8220;Lidl Ireland is recalling the above Crownfield M\u00fcsli-Riegel Schoko &amp; Schoko-Banane with the above batches and best before dates due to the allergens Milk, Oat, Wheat, Barley &amp; Peanuts not being declared in English on some packs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;No other Crownfield products are affected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;If you have purchased either of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to Milk, Oat, Wheat, Barley or Peanuts we advise you not to consume it. Instead, please return the product to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact our Customer Services Team on the number below.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Sign up hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=39e53cb8-b266-4e33-8d00-e9f7a38f420c&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Anyone who has bought one of the products being recalled is being urged not to eat it and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":674832,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[73],"tags":[79,18,19,17,19267,55205],"class_list":["post-674831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-eire","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-lidl","tag-product-recalls"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/117222082592359670","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/674831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=674831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/674831\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/674832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=674831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=674831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=674831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}