As reported by the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate:
As a result of tests conducted by the State Sanitary Inspection, a high level of acrylamide was found in the vegetable chips listed in the warning. Based on the risk assessment by the National Institute of Public Health PZH – National Research Institute, these products should be considered potentially hazardous to consumers’ health.
Product details
Product: Bio Organic, Vegetable Chips with sea salt, Snack Day, 100 g
Batch number: C 110 086502
Best-before date: 18.11.2023
Manufacturer: Yellow Chips BV, the Netherlands
Distributor: Lidl sp. z o.o. sp. k., ul Poznańska 48, Jankowice, 62-080 Tarnowo Podgórne.
What actions have been taken by businesses and official inspection authorities?
According to GIS, immediately after receiving information about the non-compliance, Lidl began the procedure of precautionary withdrawal of the indicated product batch from the market and from consumers at the chain’s stores. The office adds: – The precautionary withdrawal applies exclusively to the product with the batch number specified above. Customers may return the product to any store without having to show a receipt.
It further adds: – Official food control authorities, in cooperation with the relevant entities, are conducting an investigation into the matter and monitoring the withdrawal process.
What are the recommendations for consumers?
The product batch specified in this notice should not be consumed.
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