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Meadow Fresh Potato Salads recalled over the possible presence of copper

Other foreign bodies

Lidl GB is recalling Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper. The possible presence of copper makes these products unsafe to eat.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

  • Meadow Fresh Potato Salad with Yoghurt 500g

    Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
    • 07 December 2024
    • 13 December 2024
    • 14 December 2024
    • 16 December 2024
    • 21 December 2024

  • Meadow Fresh Potato Salad with Crème Fraiche 500g

    Use by
    • 12 December 2024
    • 16 December 2024
    • 23 December 2024

What to do now

Meadow Fresh Potato Salads has been recalled because foreign material has been found in the product.

  1. Do not eat it and do not try to sort through it.
  2. Put it somewhere children cannot reach it.
  3. Take it back to Lidl for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
  4. If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.

Why it matters. Hard foreign bodies can break teeth, cut the mouth or cause choking.

Symptoms and when to get help

Look out for

  • pain in the mouth or throat
  • a damaged tooth

Get help urgently

  • choking, difficulty breathing or bleeding — 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

Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.

From the official notice

Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-50-2024). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Lidl GB is recalling Meadow Fresh Potato Salads because they may contain pieces of copper. The possible presence of copper makes these products unsafe to eat.

The risk

These products may contain pieces of copper which makes them unsafe to eat.

Action taken

Lidl GB 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 notices.

Advice to consumers

If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were 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 Meadow Fresh Potato Salads been recalled?

Meadow Fresh Potato Salads has been recalled because foreign material has been found in the product. Hard foreign bodies can break teeth, cut the mouth or cause choking.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the use by 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 sort through it. Put it somewhere children cannot reach it.

Can I get a refund?

Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.

Where was Meadow Fresh Potato Salads sold?

The notice names Lidl. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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