- Lidl recalls five batches of Tower Gate brand cookies and one McEnnedy from the market
- The supermarket has warned that possible pieces of metal make it dangerous to eat
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Lidl has recalled six varieties of biscuits over fears they contain pieces of metal.
The supermarket put do-not-eat warnings on the cookies over fears they contain unidentified remains, which the chain fears could cause “injuries.”
The recall affects five lots of Tower Gate brand cookies and one McEnnedy brand package.
Only certain lots are affected; Full details are detailed in the table below.
Officials at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which issued the alert, warn that these products are “not safe to eat.”
Nougatelli McEnnedy American Way, 175g exp date 12/10/2024 Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit and Nut Cookies, 200g exp date 06/12/2024 Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 200 g with an expiration date of 06/12/2024 are all affected by the recall and have been given a “do not eat” warning
The biscuits, which normally sell for around £2.09 a packet, can be returned to a Lidl store for a full refund.
Lidl has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers explaining why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have purchased them.
The supermarket said: “We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
The FSA issues food recalls, which ask customers to return a product, when problems are detected that mean a product should not be sold.
Tower Gate Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies, 210g with expiry date 12/12/2024 Tower Gate Lemon Soft Baked Cookies, 210g with expiry date 12/13/2024 Tower Gate Chocolate Chip Cookies, 150g with expiry date expiration 12/14/2024 everyone is affected by the withdrawal
Pieces of metal in food can cause injuries and pose a choking hazard to both children and adults.
Asphyxiation occurs when the airway is suddenly blocked, either partially or completely, but enough to prevent breathing.
If an adult’s airway is blocked, he or she may be able to clear the obstruction himself.
However, if coughing doesn’t solve the problem, back blows and abdominal thrusts may help. If they don’t work, you should call 999 immediately.
The NHS advises that abdominal thrusts should not be given to babies under one year of age or pregnant women.