Paint Thinner Found In Lidl Gravy Granules

Unsafe levels of a paint thinner chemical have been found in batches of Lidl gravy granules just a week before families sit down to a Christmas roast dinner.

German retailer Lidl is recalling two batches of its Kania Gravy Granules after they were found to be contaminated with xylene, which occurs naturally in petroleum and crude oil, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.

Exposure to the chemical can pose a health risk, causing irritation of the mouth, throat, nose and lungs, and in severe cases can lead to heart problems, liver and kidney damage and coma, according to Public Health England.

The products affected are 300g packets of Kania Gravy Granules for meat and chicken with best before dates of October and November 2017. No other batches are thought to be affected.

An alert on the FSA website said:

"Exposure to xylene in food products represents a health risk as it can cause adverse effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

"The contaminant levels in this product exceed those set to minimise this risk and the product is therefore being recalled as a precaution."

The supermarket, which has several branches across Cheshire, will display notices in all stores that sold the product. Customers are being urged to return the product for a full refund.

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