Major UK supermarket issues urgent food recall over ‘possible health risk’
Customers have been urged to check the packaging if they bought the product.
Lidl GB has issued a food recall notice for a popular vegetable dish over fears it could pose a “possible health risk” to some customers. Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices was found to contain milk which is not emphasised on the label.
Around 2-3% of babies suffer from allergies to cow’s milk, although most outgrow it during childhood. Up to one in 10 adults are thought to be lactose intolerant, meaning their body cannot digest the sugar in milk products.
A notice issued by the supermarket chain showed an image of the bright purple dish’s packaging.
It said: “Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product due to milk not being in bold within the back of pack ingredients.
“This may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to milk.
“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to milk, we advise you not to eat it.
“Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given.”
The recall applies to 480g packs with all batch and date codes. Lidl has also contacted relevant allergy support organisations to alert their members.
Exposure to milk can trigger symptoms including hives, swelling, vomiting and breathing difficulties in those with allergies.
In serious cases, it can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis.
