Standfirst: Specific batches of Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise have been recalled in Ireland because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Customers should check the best-before date and avoid using affected jars.
A food recall Ireland alert has been issued for specific batches of Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise after spoilage caused by fermentation was identified. The recall applies to 425g packs with best-before dates of 21 April 2027 and 22 April 2027.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) classified the notice as a Category 1 alert for action. Lidl stores are expected to remove the affected batches from sale, while recall notices will be displayed at points of sale.
Which Batts Taco Mayonnaise is affected?
Consumers should check the product name, pack size and best-before date on their jar. The official notice identifies the following product details:
- Product: Batts Taco Mayonnaise
- Retailer: Lidl
- Pack size: 425g
- Affected best-before dates: 21/04/2027 and 22/04/2027
- Country of origin: Ireland
- FSAI alert: 2026.55
The alert concerns the specified date markings only. Consumers should not assume that other Batts Taco Mayonnaise jars, pack sizes or dates are included unless a further official update confirms this.
Why has the product been recalled?
The recalled batches are being withdrawn because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Fermentation can affect the condition and quality of a food product, which is why the affected batches should not remain on sale or be used.
This is a product recall rather than a general warning about every jar of the product. The FSAI notice names only the two affected best-before dates.
What should consumers do?
If you have a 425g jar of Batts Taco Mayonnaise marked with either affected date, do not use it. Set it aside and follow the retailer’s recall instructions.
- Check the best-before date printed on the packaging.
- Do not consume the product if it is dated 21/04/2027 or 22/04/2027.
- Keep the jar separate from other food products.
- Contact or return it to the Lidl store where it was purchased for further assistance.
- Follow any additional instructions shown on the recall notice at the point of sale.
The official alert does not provide details about receipt requirements or a specific refund process. Customers should therefore check with Lidl for the applicable return and refund arrangements.
Advice for retailers and food businesses
The FSAI has asked manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and retailers to remove the affected batches from sale. Businesses handling the product should check their stock carefully against the two listed best-before dates.
Retailers are also required to display recall notices at points of sale so that customers can identify the affected Batts Taco Mayonnaise. The action applies to the specified batches and should not be extended to other products without official confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Which product has been recalled?
Batts Taco Mayonnaise sold by Lidl in 425g packs.
Which dates should I check?
Check for best-before dates of 21 April 2027 and 22 April 2027.
Why is the mayonnaise being recalled?
The affected batches are being recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation.
Can I eat a jar with a different date?
The FSAI notice identifies only the two dates listed above. Do not use an affected jar, and consult Lidl or the FSAI if you need clarification about a different product.
What should I do with an affected jar?
Do not consume it. Keep it aside and contact or return it to Lidl for guidance on the recall process.
Key takeaway for shoppers
This food recall Ireland alert affects Lidl Batts Taco Mayonnaise in 425g packs with best-before dates of 21/04/2027 and 22/04/2027. Check the date on your jar, do not use an affected product, and follow Lidl’s return guidance while the recalled batches are removed from sale.
