'Do not eat!' Lidl and Iceland customers warned as foods pulled from shelves over health fears
Lidl and Iceland have ongoing food recalls
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Savoury foods sold in Lidl NI and Iceland have been recalled as they could pose a health risk for those with allergies.
The items contain ingredients not listed on the packaging, which could cause a potential risk for customers.
Iceland
Iceland 2 Vegetable Balti Bakes
Pack size: 280g
Best before: 9 July 2026
Iceland said: "We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling this date code of the above product because it poses a potential risk to people that have an allergy or intolerance to milk."
Iceland Vegetable Balti Bakes are recalled
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Only the best before date listed is affected and shoppers are told what to do if the have the product.
The supermarket said: "If you have purchased any of the above product, do not eat it." Instead, it can be returned to stores for a full refund with no receipt required.
Lidl
Deluxe Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Pack size: 400g
Use by: 29 September 2024
The discount supermarket stated: "Lidl Ireland is recalling the above product with Use By Date 29 September 2024.
"Due to a packing error, Chicken & Vegetable soup was packed incorrectly into tubs labelled Sweet Potato & Chicken. Please note the affected product has the correct Chicken & Vegetable soup lid.
"Due to this error, the allergen Gluten is not declared on the packaging.
"If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to Gluten, 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.
"Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact our Customer Service Team on the numbers below."
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Customers in Northern Ireland have been warned about soups
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Customers in the Republic of Ireland can get in touch on 01 920 3010 and those in Northern Ireland can contact 0289 568 4888.
Food can be recalled or withdrawn if there is a problem identified. The Food Standards Agency said: "If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
"The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and 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."