Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over chocolate bar that may contain PLASTIC

Lidl has urgently recalled a popular chocolate bar, over fears it contains pieces of plastic.

The supermarket slapped its Fin Carré White Chocolate bar with a ‘do not eat’ warning, because it contains pieces of plastic, which it fears could present a choking hazard.

Only batches of the Fin Carré White Chocolate with the best before date October 16, 2024 are affected by the recall. 

Officials at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the alert, warn these products are ‘unsafe to eat’.

Stock of the Fin Carré White Chocolate with the best before date October 16, 2024 is affected by the recall

The chocolate bar, sold in 100g packets, can be returned to a Lidl store where a full refund will be given.

Lidl has also issued a point-of sale notice to its customers explaining why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought the products.

The supermarket said: ‘We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.’

The FSA issues food recalls – which ask customers to return a product – when problems are spotted that means a product should not be sold.

Pieces of plastic in food are a choking hazard for both children and adults.

Choking happens when the airway suddenly gets blocked, either partially or fully, but enough so that breathing is prevented.

If an adult’s airways are blocked, they may be able to clear the blockage themselves.

However, if coughing doesn’t solve the issue, back blows and abdominal thrusts can help. If these do not work, you should call 999 immediately.

The NHS warns that you should not give abdominal thrusts to babies under one or to pregnant women.