Lidl recalls hazelnut and chocolate spread because it could trigger deadly allergies
The supermarket's recalling the spread because the labelling doesn't make it clear it contains nuts and milk
LIDL is recalling a hazelnut and chocolate spread over fears it could trigger potentially deadly allergic reactions.
The recall applies to the HealthyCo Proteinella Smooth Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread, which contains hazelnuts, almonds and milk.
Yet this is not written in English on the label, meaning people who suffer from a nut or milk allergy may accidentally eat the spread without knowing it could cause them harm.
Symptoms of a nut allergy include stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, itchy mouths and a swollen throat.
In more serious cases, it can cause shortness of breath and even make them go into anaphylactic shock.
People who are allergic to milk can experience problems with their digestive system if they consume it, such as diarrhoea, a bloated stomach, feeling sick and stomach cramps.
The product recall only applies to the 400g jars with a best before date of April 3, 2020.
If you've bought the product and you have a nut or milk allergy, you should avoid eating it and instead return it to a Lidl store for a full refund.
Your product recall rights
PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full redund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
You don't need to bring a receipt and you can .
If you require more information, you can also contact Lidl's customer services on 0370 444 1234.
In a statement on its website, the supermarket wrote: "Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused."
It hasn't yet told The Sun how much the jars cost, but .
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