Allergy alertFSAUpdated
Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets recalled over undeclared soya
Lidl recalls Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets because it contains soya, which has not been emphasised (in bold) in the ingredients list. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. This allergy alert has been updated to include distribution to Northern Ireland.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets 125g
- Affected
- All date codes
What to do now
The label on Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets does not tell people about the soya it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to soya, it is not.
- Anyone who avoids soya should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Take it back to Lidl and ask for a refund.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Soya appears in many processed foods, including sauces, dressings and meat alternatives.
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
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-03-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl recalls Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets because it contains soya, which has not been emphasised (in bold) in the ingredients list. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
This allergy alert has been updated to include distribution to Northern Ireland.
The risk
Soya
This product contains soya making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya.
Action taken
Lidl is recalling the above product from customers and have been advised to contact 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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to soya, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (with or without receipt). For further details, contact 02039665566 (GB) or 02895684888 (NI) or by email: customer.care@lidl.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets been recalled?
The label on Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets does not tell people about the soya it contains. For everyone else the product is safe to eat; for people with an allergy to soya, it is not. Soya appears in many processed foods, including sauces, dressings and meat alternatives.
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?
Anyone who avoids soya should not eat this product. Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid soya. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of soya, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
