Lidl urgently recalls six types of cookies over fears they may contain METAL

Lidl has recalled cookies over fears they contain pieces of metal. 

The supermarket slapped 'do not eat' warnings on six types of biscuits because of the potential to cause 'injury'.

Five batches of Tower Gate cookies and one McEnnedy branded pack are affected by the recall. Only certain batches are impacted.

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

McEnnedy American Way Nougatelli, 175g with best before date 10/12/2024 Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit & Nut Cookies, 200g with best before date 06/12/2024 Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 200g with best before date 06/12/2024 are all affected by the recall and have been given a 'do not eat' warning

The cookies, which typically sell for around £2 a pack, 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 caused 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.

Tower Gate Soft Baked Cookies Triple Chocolate, 210g with best before date 12/12/2024 Tower Gate Soft Cookies lemon, 210g with best before date 13/12/2024 Tower Gate Chocolate Chip Cookies, 150g with best before date 14/12/2024 are all affected by the recall

Pieces of metal in food can cause injury and 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.