Allergy alertFSA
Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices recalled over undeclared milk
Lidl GB is recalling Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices because it contains milk, which is not emphasised, (in bold), on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices 480g
- Affected
- All date codes and batch codes
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: milk is in Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids milk, do not eat it.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- Return it to Lidl for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-50-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl GB is recalling Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices because it contains milk, which is not emphasised, (in bold), on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
The risk
Milk
This product contains milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
Lidl GB is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Customer Care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: milk is in Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids milk, do not eat it. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid milk. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
