Product recallFSA
Fin Carré White Chocolate recalled over possible plastic pieces
Lidl GB is recalling Fin Carré White Chocolate because it may contain pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Fin Carré White Chocolate 100g
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 16 October 2024
What to do now
Plastic from packaging or equipment may have got into Fin Carré White Chocolate.
- Do not eat it, even if you cannot see anything wrong.
- Store it out of children’s reach until it goes back.
- Return it to Lidl for a refund. Shops normally accept recalled food without a receipt.
- Look for other packs at home: the recall covers every pack that matches the details below.
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
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-41-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl GB is recalling Fin Carré White Chocolate 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. Please see the attached notice.
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.care@lidl.co.uk
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Fin Carré White Chocolate been recalled?
Plastic from packaging or equipment may have got into Fin Carré White Chocolate. 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 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, even if you cannot see anything wrong. Store it out of children’s reach until it goes back.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
Where was Fin Carré White Chocolate sold?
The notice names Lidl. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
