Asda, Lidl, Iceland and Aldi find health risks in products

From plastic in mince pies to metal in cheese, customers should not eat these items and instead return them for a full refund.

Here is a roundup of products that have been recalled that could affect your Christmas supplies.

Nestle has recalled a range of Aero hot chocolate products due to a risk of choking (Image: Norfolk Trading Standards)

Nestlé has issued a warning to customers after it was discovered a range of Aero hot chocolate products posed a choking risk.

The company said it has discovered food-grade silica beads in its range of Aero hot chocolate products, making them unsafe to eat.

The beads, while non-toxic, pose a risk to customers of choking.

In the warning, Nestlé said: "Nestlé set very high standards for the quality of its products and any packs affected by this clearly fall short of those standards."

Customers can return the products to the nearest store for a full refund.

Product details

AERO Hot Choc jars
Pack size: 288g
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All date codes

AERO ‘Hot Choc’ sachets
Pack size: 24g
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All date codes

AERO GO Instant ‘Hot Choc’
Pack size: 28g
Batch code: All batch codes
Best before: All date codes

Asda has recalled a range of mince pies after plastic was discovered in them (Image: Norfolk Trading Standards)

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed Asda is recalling three varieties of its Extra Special Mince Pies - Apple and Pecan Crumble, Indulgent and Crumble Top.

The FSA said the products are a potential risk to consumers as they may contain pieces of plastic making them unsafe to eat.

Customers who have purchased any of the mince pies should not eat them and return the products to the nearest store for a full refund.

They can call Asda on 0800 952 0101 for more information.

Product details

Product name: Extra Special 4 Apple & Pecan Crumble Mince Pies, Extra Special 4 Extra Indulgent Mince Pies, Extra Special 4 Crumble Top Mince Pies

Batch code: 5057172886395, 5057172886371, 5057172886388

Best before: Any date up to December 13, December 28 and December 13, respectively

Pilau rice sold at Iceland has been recalled due to an allergy risk (Image: Norfolk County Council Trading Standards)

Iceland Foods is recalling Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice because it contains egg, sesame, soya and wheat, which are not mentioned on the label.

The product has been incorrectly packed with egg fried rice.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten) and/or an allergy to sesame and/or soya.

Customers can return it for a full refund.

Product details

Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice

Pack size: 350g

Best before: 10 January 2024

Lidl has recalled a batch of its 'Simply grated cheddar' after it was found that some products contained pieces of metal, making it unsafe to eat (Image: Norfolk Trading Standards)

A batch of Lidl's 'Simply' range of grated cheddar cheese has been recalled after pieces of metal were found.

This makes it unsafe to eat and customers have been urged to return the item to the nearest store for a full refund.

Product details

Simply Grated Cheddar (500g)

Best before date: December 23, 2022

Coca-Cola has recalled a batch of its Coca-Cola zero sugar can multipacks as it it poses a health risk to people managing their sugar intake (Image: Norfolk Trading Standards)

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed Coca-Cola is recalling a limited number of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks with Christmas cardboard because some could contain the Coke Original taste.

The product is a multipack of 24 which consists of 330ml cans.

The FSA said the product is a potential risk to consumers who need to manage their sugar intake.

If a customer has bought the product and needs to manage their sugar intake, they should not drink it.

They should call Coca-Cola on 0800 22 77 11 and a replacement can be organised.

Product details

Pack size: Multipack of 24 x 330ml cans

Batch code: 301WA1, 302WA1, 303WA1, 304WA1, 305WA5, 306WA5, 307WA5 and 308WA5.

Best before: October 31, 2023 and November 30, 2023.

Aldi has recalled a batch of its Gianni's ice creams as they pose a risk to people allergic to almonds (Image: Food Standards Agency)Aldi has warned customers its Gianni's Milk Chocolate ice creams may not be safe to eat for some people.

A packaging error has meant some boxes may contain Gianni's almond lollies, making the product dangerous for people with nut allergies.

Customers should not eat the product and return the item for a full refund.

Product details

Gianni's Milk Chocolate ice cream lollies

Pack size: Four pack

Product code: 815702

Best Before date: September 2024