Standfirst: Specific batches of Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise are being recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Customers should check the date marking on 425g packs and avoid using affected products.
Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise is the subject of a food recall Ireland shoppers should take seriously after the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued Food Alert 2026.55 on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. The recall affects specific 425g packs with best-before dates of 21 April 2027 and 22 April 2027.
The reason given for the action is spoilage caused by fermentation. Consumers who have purchased the product should check the best-before date and follow the recall advice. Recall notices are being displayed at point of sale in Lidl stores.
Products included in the recall
The alert applies only to the identified batches of Batts Taco Mayonnaise. Consumers should not assume that every pack of the product is affected.
- Product: Batts Taco Mayonnaise
- Retailer: Lidl
- Pack size: 425g
- Affected best-before dates: 21/04/2027 and 22/04/2027
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Alert number: FSAI Food Alert 2026.55
Why has the mayonnaise been recalled?
The affected batches are being recalled due to spoilage caused by fermentation. This is a product-quality and food-safety issue identified in the official FSAI notice.
The alert does not state that all Batts Taco Mayonnaise is affected. It refers specifically to the listed 425g packs carrying the two affected best-before dates. Other pack sizes or date markings should not be treated as part of this recall unless a later official update says otherwise.
What consumers should do
If you have Batts Taco Mayonnaise at home, check the pack size and best-before date before using it. Do not use a product that matches the affected details in the notice.
- Check whether the jar is a 425g pack.
- Check the best-before date printed on the packaging.
- Do not consume the product if the date is 21/04/2027 or 22/04/2027.
- Follow instructions provided by Lidl or the recall notice at the store.
- Contact Lidl directly if you need further information about returning the product or any refund process.
The official notice does not provide additional details about receipt requirements, return arrangements or refund terms. Customers should therefore confirm those practical details with Lidl rather than assume that a particular policy applies.
Lidl stores displaying recall notices
Lidl is the retailer identified in the FSAI notice. Recall notices are being displayed at points of sale in Lidl stores to inform customers about the affected batches.
This is a retailer-specific product recall, not a warning covering all supermarket mayonnaise products. The notice does not name Tesco, Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Aldi or any other retailer as being involved.
How to check a recalled food batch
When checking a possible recalled product, compare the information on the packaging with every identifier in the official alert. In this case, the key checks are the product name, 425g pack size and best-before date.
A different date marking does not match the details published in this food safety alert Ireland notice. However, consumers should monitor the FSAI food alerts service for any official expansion, correction or further guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
Specific batches of Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise have been recalled.
What pack size is affected?
The affected product is sold in a 425g pack.
Which dates should I check?
Check for best-before dates of 21 April 2027 and 22 April 2027.
Why was the product recalled?
The batches were recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation.
Can I use a different batch?
The FSAI notice identifies only the two listed best-before dates. Do not treat other dates as affected unless an official update is issued.
Where can I find further information?
Consumers can consult the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s official alert and contact Lidl for retailer-specific return and refund information.
Conclusion
This food recall Ireland alert concerns 425g jars of Lidl Batts Taco Mayonnaise with best-before dates of 21/04/2027 and 22/04/2027. Because the affected batches may have spoiled through fermentation, do not use a matching product; check the date carefully and follow Lidl’s official return guidance. The FSAI alert should be checked for any subsequent update.
