Lidl issues recall & says sorry as food item contains glass

A Lidl spokesman said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.” <i>(Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)</i>
A Lidl spokesman said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.” (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
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Lidl shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket revealed one of its products may contain glass.

The Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews sold by Lidl has been recalled because it may contain glass, making it unsafe to eat.

A Lidl spokesman said: “Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product due to the potential presence of glass foreign bodies which may present a choking hazard.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”

The affected cashews come in packs of 125g and have a best before date of June 28, 2026.

A Food Standards Agency (FSA) spokesman said: “Lidl GB is recalling the above product.

“Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling it. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought it.

“If you have bought the above product do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

“For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566.”


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No other Simply products in Lidl GB stores are affected by this recall.

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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 actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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