Take care: Lidl warns about pistachios

Oh no, those delicious pistachios from Lidl — I sprinkled them over my salmon salad on Saturday — are best not eaten. That’s why Lidl Netherlands is recalling the products “Roasted pistachios” and “Roasted & salted pistachios” from the Alesto brand. So check your pantry right away. 

An elevated amount of Ochratoxin A (a fungal toxin) has been found in the products. Prolonged intake of Ochratoxin A can lead to kidney disease. Not something you want.

Check the lot number carefully

This safety warning applies exclusively to the products “Roasted & salted pistachios” and “Roasted pistachios” with the best-before dates and lot numbers listed below from the Alesto brand.

Alesto Roasted pistachios, 70 g
Best before: 12.08.2023 with LOT 30031/221212001
Best before: 15.10.2023 with LOT 30031/230118001

Alesto Roasted & salted pistachios, 70 g
Best before: 09.09.2023 and LOT 30030/221213001
Best before: 16.10.2023 and LOT 30030/230119001

Full purchase price refunded

Customers are urgently requested not to consume this product, but to return it to the store. Naturally, the full purchase price will be refunded (even if you no longer have the receipt). If you have any questions, you can contact Lidl Netherlands at the email address contact@lidl.nl or by phone at 020-7095039.

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