Lidl remove ‘death trap’ hedgehog huts from sale

BBC News NI asked Lidl for a response to what was said in the Facebook post.

A spokesperson for Lidl in Northern Ireland said the store had recently introduced the product across 41 stores in Northern Ireland.

In a statement they said the product had “been sold in Lidl stores across Europe for several years and has proved exceptionally popular with customers, with no reported issues regarding safety.

“Lidl takes animal welfare extremely seriously and all products we sell comply with all EU and National Regulation. Prior to being stocked by Lidl in any of its stores, this specific product was subject to stringent SGS testing to ensure all quality and compliance standards were met.

“However, we take all feedback and concerns received regarding products on sale in our stores seriously, including feedback received about this product from a local hedgehog rescue organisation. As a precaution, we have removed the product from our stores in Northern Ireland this afternoon while we continue to seek expert advice on the matter.”