Product recallFSA
Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack) recalled over possible metal pieces
Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks, (3x100ml), because of the possible presence of plastic and metal. The possible presence of plastic and metal makes the product unsafe to eat.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack) 3x100ml
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- L3338
- L3339
- L3340
- L3341
- L3342
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- end of December 2025
What to do now
Pieces of metal may be in Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack). They are a choking and injury risk.
- Do not eat it, even after a careful look.
- Keep it out of reach of children until you return or bin it.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it, 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. Metal fragments can break teeth or cut the mouth and throat. Processing lines use metal detectors, and a recall like this usually means a fault was found after products had left.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- a chipped or broken tooth
Get help urgently
- bleeding, vomiting blood or severe stomach pain — go to A&E or 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-17-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks, (3x100ml), because of the possible presence of plastic and metal. The possible presence of plastic and metal makes the product unsafe to eat.
The risk
This product may contain pieces of plastic and metal which makes it unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Unilever 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, any customers with queries or concerns can contact the careline team for further guidance on 0800146252 or email ukicare@unilever.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack) been recalled?
Pieces of metal may be in Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (3 pack). They are a choking and injury risk. Metal fragments can break teeth or cut the mouth and throat. Processing lines use metal detectors, and a recall like this usually means a fault was found after products had left.
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, even after a careful look. Keep it out of reach of children until you return or bin it.
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.
