2020.10.07 Recall: Lidl - Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (update)

07 October 2020

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:

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).

Product details
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch codes: L 91424 A, L 91424 B, L 91424 C (previously recalled batch) and L 91424 D
Best-before-end date: December 2022

Cologran

Risk statement
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.

Product recall information notice - Lidl extends recall of Cologran Sweetener

Our advice to consumers
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.