Major supermarket urgently recalls popular chicken product over potential deadly allergy concerns
The product Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks was pulled from shelves because it may contain milk which is not correctly named on the ingredient label.
If you have bought the product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it and return it to the nearest Lidl store where a full refund will be given.
The products affected are the pack size 380g with the best before dates 11/12/2026, 16/12/2026, 22/12/2026, 30/12/2026 and 16/01/2027.
In a written statement, allergy charity anaphylaxis UK said they have been informed by the supermarket of the urgent recall.
'We have been alerted by Lidl that it is recalling its Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks from sale because they contain milk which is not correctly declared on the ingredient label,' it read.
So, they went on to explain: 'The product is therefore unsuitable for and should be avoided by anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.'
When a supermarket is urgently recalling a product that contains an ingredient not named on a label, they often contact allergy charities.
These charities can help inform the people with the relevant allergies of the product that may put them in danger.
It comes just days after Waitrose recalled one of its ready-to-eat snack pots over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella.
The dangerous bacteria is known to cause food poisoning, which in some cases can prove fatal.
The item affected was the Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot, which comes in a 90g plastic tub and is sold in stores nationwide.
Two batches were involved in the alert—those with use-by dates of July 31 and August 1, 2025.
The supermarket has pulled the product from shelves and urged customers who have already bought it to not eat it.
Instead, they should return it to a store for a full refund, with no receipt necessary.
Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in affected stores warning shoppers of the risk.
These explain the reason for the recall and what steps customers should take if they have purchased the item.
The urgent recall issued was for the product Waitrose & Partners Egg & Spinach Protein Pot
A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which issued the alert, said: 'The presence of salmonella in this product poses a risk to human health... and can be particularly dangerous for the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.'
Salmonella infection—known as salmonellosis—typically develops within six to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food.
While many cases are mild and are resolved within a few days without treatment, more severe infections can lead to dehydration, hospitalisation, and in rare cases, death.
Those with symptoms are advised to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
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