Product recallFSA
Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers recalled over possible plastic pieces
Lidl GB recalls Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers because they may contain pieces of hard blue 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers 450g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 306931400
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- End of February 2025
What to do now
Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers has been recalled because plastic fragments have been found in some packs.
- Do not eat it, and do not try to remove the pieces.
- Keep it away from children until it is returned or thrown away.
- Take it back to Lidl for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
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
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-36-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl GB recalls Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers because they may contain pieces of hard blue plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
The risk
This product may contain hard, blue 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 Lidl GB stores. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells 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 or contact customer.care@lidl.co.uk or call 0203 966 5566 for a full refund.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers been recalled?
Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers has been recalled because plastic fragments have been found in some packs. 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 batch code 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?
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 Red Hen Battered 25 Chicken Dippers sold?
The notice names Lidl. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
