Lidl GB recalls Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because of the possible presence of copper

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What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

1. If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Lidl Customer Services on 0203 966 5566 or [email protected].

Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

These products may contain pieces of copper which makes them unsafe to eat.

Details from the notice

Lidl GB is recalling Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper. The possible presence of copper makes these products unsafe to eat.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Lidl GB is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.

Where it was sold

• Lidl

The FSA lists this alert for: England, Scotland, Wales.

How this recall compares

• This was the 8th recall involving Lidl in the 12 months to 20 November 2024. All Lidl recalls
• Chemical risk has caused 44 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in dairy and cheese, followed by ready meals, sandwiches and salads. All chemical risk recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.

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