Lidl GB has issued a recall for Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product is sold in 100g packages.
The recall applies to products with best before dates ranging from August 5, 2025 through to August 12, 2025.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) cautioned: "Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps."
The supermarket chain has taken this action after identifying the potential presence of Salmonella in the pork scratchings.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all Lidl stores selling the product
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Salmonella can cause serious health issues, making this recall a precautionary measure to protect consumers.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all Lidl stores selling this product to inform customers about the safety risk.
Customers who have purchased the affected pork scratchings are advised not to consume the product.
Instead, they should return it to their nearest Lidl store where they will receive a full refund. No receipt is required to obtain the refund.
Lidl GB has issued customer notices explaining why the product is being recalled and what actions consumers should take.
These notices are prominently displayed in all retail stores that sell the Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings.
The recall is part of standard food safety procedures when potential contamination is identified.
Products are withdrawn from shelves and recalled from customers when there is a possible risk to consumer health. The Food Standards Agency oversees such recalls to ensure public safety.
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Salmonella can cause serious health issues
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Symptoms caused by Salmonella typically include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
These symptoms can be particularly severe in vulnerable groups such as the elderly, infants, and those with weakened immune systems.
For more information about the recall, customers can contact Lidl's Customer Care team.
They can be reached via email at customer.care@lidl.co.uk. Alternatively, customers can call Lidl on 0203 966 5566.
