Product recallFSA
Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts recalled over possible plastic pieces
Lidl GB is recalling Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts because it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts 100g
- Lot numberPrinted on the pack or label, usually beside the date.
- L3083A112
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 19 December 2023
What to do now
Pieces of plastic may be in Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts. They could cause choking or injury.
- Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces.
- Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
- Return it to Lidl, where you should get your money back, or bin it.
- Check the freezer and cupboards for other packs with the same details, including anything you have decanted or portioned.
Why it matters. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- coughing or difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- difficulty breathing or choking — call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-15-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl GB is recalling Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts because it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
The risk
This product may contain pieces of plastic which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Lidl Customer Services on 0203 966 5566 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts been recalled?
Pieces of plastic may be in Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts. They could cause choking or injury. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the lot number and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces. Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Where was Fin Carré Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts sold?
The notice names Lidl. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
