Standfirst: Specific batches of Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise 425g are being recalled in Ireland because of spoilage caused by fermentation. Customers should check the best-before date and avoid using affected jars.
Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise is the subject of a food recall Ireland notice after specific batches were found to have spoilage caused by fermentation. 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) listed the notice as Alert Notification 2026.55 on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. Lidl stores are expected to display recall notices at the point of sale, while retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale.
Which Batts Taco Mayonnaise is affected?
Consumers can use the date marking on the jar to check whether their product is included in this food product recall Ireland alert. The official notice identifies the following product details:
- Product: Batts Taco Mayonnaise
- Pack size: 425g
- Retailer: Lidl
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Affected best-before dates: 21/04/2027 and 22/04/2027
- Alert number: FSAI Alert Notification 2026.55
No other pack sizes, batch codes or date markings were identified in the supplied FSAI notice. Shoppers should not assume that every Batts Taco Mayonnaise product is affected; the recall is limited to the specific product and best-before dates listed above.
Why has the mayonnaise been recalled?
The affected batches are being recalled because of spoilage caused by fermentation. This is a product-quality and food-safety concern, and the FSAI has classified the notice as Category 1: For Action.
The wording of the alert does not state that all Batts Taco Mayonnaise is affected. It refers specifically to the identified 425g batches carrying the two listed best-before dates. This distinction is important when checking recalled food products in Ireland.
What should consumers do?
If you have a 425g jar of Batts Taco Mayonnaise with a best-before date of 21/04/2027 or 22/04/2027, do not use it. Keep the product separate from other food and follow any return or disposal instructions provided by Lidl.
- Check the product name, pack size and best-before date.
- Do not consume the product if the date matches either affected date.
- Do not rely only on the appearance of the jar when deciding whether to use it.
- Contact Lidl directly if you need clarification about returning the product or any available refund process.
The official notice does not specify whether a receipt is required or whether customers can return the product to a different Lidl store. Consumers should therefore confirm the retailer’s current return and refund arrangements before travelling.
Retailer action under the food recall Ireland notice
The FSAI has asked retailers to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. Lidl stores are named in the alert, and the notices are intended to help customers identify the affected jars.
Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and caterers handling the product have also been instructed to take action. The recall is focused on the specified batches rather than all mayonnaise products or all Lidl food items.
Frequently asked questions
Which product has been recalled?
Batts Taco Mayonnaise in a 425g pack has been recalled when marked with a best-before date of 21/04/2027 or 22/04/2027.
Why has Batts Taco Mayonnaise been recalled?
The affected batches are being recalled due to spoilage caused by fermentation.
Can I use a jar with a different date?
The FSAI notice identifies only the two best-before dates listed above. If your jar has a different date, it is not identified in this particular alert. Consumers with concerns should contact Lidl for confirmation.
Can I return the product without a receipt?
The supplied official notice does not confirm whether a receipt is required. Contact Lidl for the applicable return and refund instructions.
What to remember
This food recall Ireland alert concerns Lidl’s Batts Taco Mayonnaise 425g with best-before dates 21 April 2027 and 22 April 2027. Do not eat or use an affected jar, and check the latest guidance from Lidl or the FSAI if further information is issued.
