Allergy alertFSA
Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers recalled over undeclared celery
Lidl GB is recalling Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers because it contains celery which is not emphasised (in bold) on the label.
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.
Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers 330g
- Affected
- All dates
What to do now
This is an allergy alert: celery is in Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids celery, do not eat it.
- Anyone who avoids celery should not eat this product.
- Tell anyone else in the household, school bag or lunchbox chain who might reach for it.
- Return it to Lidl for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
- Check other packs at home against the details below — the recall only covers the packs listed.
Why it matters. Celery allergy includes celeriac and celery seed, and can be severe. It often hides in stock, soups and spice blends.
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-09-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Lidl GB is recalling Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers because it contains celery which is not emphasised (in bold) on the label.
The risk
Celery
This product contains celery making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery.
Action taken
Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. 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 to celery, do not eat it. Instead return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund. For further information contact Lidl GB’s Customer Care team on 0203 966 5566 or at customer.care@lidl.co.uk.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers been recalled?
This is an allergy alert: celery is in Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers without being properly declared. If you or someone you buy for avoids celery, do not eat it. Celery allergy includes celeriac and celery seed, and can be severe. It often hides in stock, soups and spice blends.
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 celery 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?
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 celery. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of celery, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
