Updated – Lidl GB extends its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)
- Affected
- Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
- The problem
- This product contains aspartame, (E951), (a source of phenylalanine) making it a possible health risk for sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product, and suffer from phenylketonuria (PKU), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Lidl GB store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
- Pack size: 100 tablets
- Batch code L 91424 A, L 91424 B, L 91424 C (previously recalled batch) and L 91424 D · Best before end date: December 2022
Risk
This product contains aspartame, (E951), (a source of phenylalanine) making it a possible health risk for sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Action taken by the company
Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all Lidl GB 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.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product, and suffer from phenylketonuria (PKU), do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Lidl GB store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Lidl GB is extending its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) to include three additional batches, because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 6 October 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.