Allergy alertFSA
Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks recalled over undeclared milk
Lidl is recalling Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks 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.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Lidl Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks 380g
- Affected
- All stock with best before dates: 11 December 2026 16 December 2026 22 December 2026 30 December 2026 16 January 2027 (no NI distribution)
What to do now
Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks contains milk, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk.
- 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.
- You can return it to Lidl for your money back.
- 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
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-39-2025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl is recalling Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks 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 it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
Lidl is recalling the above product from customers and has 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. Please see the attached notices.
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.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks been recalled?
Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks contains milk, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk. 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?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
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.
