Budget supermarket Lidl has issued an urgent recall of a popular snack due to fears of salmonella.
Lidl issues urgent recall of popular snack over risk of salmonella infection (Image: Getty)
Lidl GB is recalling a popular snack item due to the potential presence of salmonella, which may cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms. The budget retailer has said this makes it unsafe to eat, and if you have purchased the below product, return it as soon as possible.
Lidl GB is recalling the Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings, 100g, and has urged customers not to eat it. The supermarket said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
Salmonella infections often cause symptoms like diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps (Image: Lidl GB)
Product details
Product: Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings, 100g
Batch affected: All stock
Notice: No other Sol & Mar products in Lidl GB stores are affected by this recall
Salmonella infections often cause symptoms like diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.
For any further information, Lidl GB asks customers to contact Customer Care at customer.care@lidl.co.uk or on 0203 966 5566.
In other food recall news, Tesco has issued a recall on various Free From Meal Kits, urging customers who have purchased the items to return them.
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Tesco has issued a recall on various Free From Meal Kits (Image: Tesco)
Product details
Tesco Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit:
Pack size: 250g
Best before: All dates up to and including December 12, 2025
Tesco Free From Sweet & Sour Meal Kit:
Pack size: 250g
Best before: All dates up to and including May 19, 2025
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Tesco added: “For any further enquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team directly on 0800 505 555.”
The supermarket reassured customers by explaining that no other Tesco products have been affected by this recall.
The supermarket said: “If you have purchased the affected product, please do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.” Tesco explained that customers do not need a receipt to receive a full refund on this food product.
