Update: Lidl GB recalls Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% because of undeclared sulphur dioxide
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-AA-17-2022-update-1
Reason for the recall
Sulphur Dioxide This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
- Sulphur Dioxide
- This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
ReasonSulphur Dioxide This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity…
BrandLidl GB
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% — Lidl GB
- Brand
- Lidl GB
- Category
- Allergy alert
- Country of origin
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Lidl GB is extending the recall of Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% to include additional date codes because it contains sulphur dioxide which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
- Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% (500ml) — Best before: All dates up to and including 23 December 2022
What to do
- Lidl GB is recalling the above product from customers and been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. 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.
- If you have bought the above product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact Lidl GB Customer Services on 0370 444 1234 or customer.services@lidl.co.uk
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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