Updated: Lidl recalls AlpenFest Style Salted Mini Pretzels (chocolate covered) because of a possible burning sensation when consumed
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-07-2025-update-1
Reason for the recall
The products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.
ReasonThe products may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.
BrandLidl
Batch number(s)8509, 8535
Barcodenot stated
Product
Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Milk Chocolate, Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Dark Chocolate, Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Milk Chocolate, Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Dark Chocolate — Lidl
- Brand
- Lidl
- Batch number(s)
- 8509, 8535
- Category
- Product recall
- Lidl is extending the recall of two Alpenfest Salted Mini Pretzel products because they may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed, potentially causing discomfort and making them unsafe to the consumer. This notice is an update to include further dates and batch codes and replaces the earlier notice.
- Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Milk Chocolate (140g) — Batch: 8509; Best before: 28 February 2025
- Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Dark Chocolate (140g) — Batch: 8509; Best before: 28 February 2025
- Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Milk Chocolate (140g) — Batch: 8535; Best before: 30 June 2025
- Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels – Dark Chocolate (140g) — Batch: 8535; Best before: 30 June 2025
What to do
- Lidl 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 notice.
- If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the nearest Lidl store for a full refund. For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 02039665566 for GB or 0289 568 4888 for NI.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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