Lidl Ireland recalls Duc de Coeur Macarons as allergens are not declared in English
- Affected
- Duc de Coeur Macarons
- The problem
- Almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio, barley, lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame.
- Allergen
- Almond, Barley, Egg, Gluten, Lupin, Milk, Nuts, Peanuts, Pistachio nut, Sesame, Wheat – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, nuts, lupin or sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat (gluten), egg and/or barley, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full…
Products affected
Duc de Coeur Macarons
- Pack size: 120g
Risk
Almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio, barley, lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame.
The product contains almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio and barley and may contain lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts, nuts, lupin or sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat (gluten), egg and/or barley.
Action taken by the company
Lidl Ireland 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 notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, nuts, lupin or sesame and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat (gluten), egg and/or barley, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Lidl Ireland is recalling Duc de Coeur Macarons because they contain almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio and barley and may contain lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame, which are not written in English in the ingredients list. The product is sold in Lidl stores in Northern Ireland.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 7 June 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.