Lidl Crisps Recall 2025-2026: Allergens & Safety Advice

Few things ruin a snack break faster than the worry that what you’re eating might contain an allergen you didn’t bargain for. Over the past year, Lidl shoppers in the UK have faced exactly that – a string of crisps and snack recalls due to undeclared mustard, celery, and even salmonella contamination. With the Food Standards Agency issuing multiple alerts, shoppers should know which products are affected and what to do if they’ve bought them.

Contamination recalls in 2025: 56 (30 from microbiological hazards) ·
Top recalling supermarkets: Aldi and Lidl ·
Main allergens involved: mustard, celery, milk, egg, salmonella

The five key facts below capture the pattern: a concentrated spate of recalls at discount supermarkets, driven largely by allergen labelling failures and microbiological contamination.

Which crisps are recalled in the UK right now?

Calbee Hot & Spicy Crisps recall details

• The Calbee Hot & Spicy Crisps (55g) sold at Lidl, Tesco, and other stores contain undeclared mustard, posing a risk to people with mustard allergies (Express Newz).
• Affected best-before dates run up to June 5, 2026.
• Lidl instructed shoppers to return the product for a full refund (Lidl GB).

Lidl Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings recall

• Lidl GB recalled Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings (100g, best-before 05 Aug 2025 – 12 Aug 2025) due to possible salmonella contamination (Food Standards Agency).
• The FSA advised: “Do not eat the product. Return it to the nearest Lidl store for a full refund.”

Which Lidl snacks are recalled for salmonella?

Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings (salmonella)

• As above, the FSA alert (PRIN-15-2025) confirmed salmonella risk for this pork scratching product (Food Standards Agency).
• Point-of-sale notices were displayed in Lidl stores.
• Contact Lidl Customer Care at customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566.

Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple and Dried Cranberry (allergen labelling)

• Lidl GB also recalled Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple and Dried Cranberry because the English allergen label was missing (Food Alerts).
• The product was safe to eat for non-allergic consumers but posed a risk to those with undeclared allergens.

The pattern: both salmonella and missing allergen labels are recurring issues for Lidl’s supply chain.

Which supermarket has the most product recalls?

Aldi and Lidl top the 2025 recall league table

• Analysis by The Grocer found that Aldi and Lidl were responsible for the highest number of product recalls in 2025 (The Grocer).
• The UK saw 56 recalls due to contamination in 2025, with 30 of those caused by microbiological hazards like salmonella and E. coli.
• Common causes across discount supermarkets: allergen mislabelling, packaging errors, and contamination.

Recall frequency and common causes

• Lidl recalled multiple lines including Snaktastic products and Red Hen chicken burgers due to celery not being emphasised on labels (Food Alerts).
• Aldi recalled mozzarella sticks over undeclared egg allergen (Food Alerts).
• The implication: budget supply chains appear to have weaker label-checking processes.

Bottom line: Discount supermarkets dominate recall tables because they operate leaner quality-assurance teams. For shoppers, this means checking recall alerts before eating own-brand snacks is prudent.

What helps flush out salmonella?

Medical advice on salmonella recovery

• The Food Standards Agency notes salmonella infection causes fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps (Food Standards Agency).
• Most people recover without specific treatment; hydration is the key recommendation.
• Severe cases – prolonged diarrhoea, high fever, or bloody stools – require medical evaluation and possible antibiotics.

When to seek medical attention

• If symptoms last more than three days, or if the affected person is very young, elderly, or immunocompromised.
• Anti-diarrheal medications should generally be avoided unless advised by a doctor.

The upshot: for most healthy adults, salmonella runs its course in 4–7 days. But the risk of dehydration is real, especially after eating a contaminated product like the recalled pork scratchings.

What blood pressure tablets are being recalled?

A separate precautionary recall of a blood pressure medication was issued due to a manufacturing error. Patients were advised to consult their pharmacist or doctor for a replacement. This recall is not linked to the Lidl crisps issue but shows the breadth of UK product safety alerts in 2025–2026. (Food Standards Agency alerts)

What Cadbury chocolate is being recalled?

One of Cadbury’s most popular chocolate bars was recalled after an undeclared allergen was found in a limited batch. The FSA published the batch numbers and urged consumers to return the product. Full details are available on the FSA website. (Food Standards Agency alerts)

The recall underscores the ongoing challenge of allergen controls across the food industry.

What are the most unhealthiest crisps?

Crisps with the highest levels of saturated fat, salt, and additives – typically fried snacks with heavy seasoning – are considered the unhealthiest. Baked or air-popped alternatives can reduce fat content significantly. The recalled Calbee Hot & Spicy Crisps, while recalled for allergens, are also among the higher-fat products on the shelf. (NHS advice)

“Consumers who have bought the above product should not eat it. Return it to the nearest Lidl store for a full refund.”

– Food Standards Agency spokesperson, on the Sol & Mar recall (Food Standards Agency)

“The high number of recalls at Aldi and Lidl suggests that the discount model puts pressure on supply chain checks.”

– The Grocer analyst, in the 2025 recall league table report (The Grocer)

“Most salmonella infections resolve on their own, but hydration is critical. If symptoms are severe, seek medical help.”

– Food Standards Agency guidance on salmonella (Food Standards Agency)

“Lidl takes product safety very seriously. We apologise for any inconvenience and urge customers to follow the recall instructions.”

– Lidl GB customer service statement, posted on the recall page (Lidl GB)

For Lidl shoppers with mustard allergies or salmonella concerns, the message is clear: check your cupboards for the affected batch codes, return any recalled products, and stay alert to future FSA notices. The pattern of recalls at discount supermarkets demands greater vigilance, but the refund process is straightforward.