Lidl issues teatime meal 'do not eat' warning and advises customers
Lidl supermarket has issued a "do not eat" warning as it recalls a popular dinner item. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released a notice stating that Lidl is recalling its Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks due to the product containing milk, which isn't clearly highlighted in bold on the packaging.
This makes the product a potential health hazard for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Those with such intolerances have been advised against consuming the product.
The specific item being recalled comes in a pack size of 380g and applies to all stock with best before dates as follows: 11 December 2026, 16 December 2026, 22 December 2026, 30 December 2026 and 16 January 2027.
The FSA said: "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."
Lidl added: "Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact our customer service team on the number below."
The contact number is 0203 966 5566, or customers can email customer. care@lidl.co. uk.
The FSA said: "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."
What is an allergy alert?
The FSA clarified: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert."
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