Lidl Ireland recalls Filled Potato Croquettes as milk is not declared in English
- Affected
- Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Spinach & Mozarella; Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Cream Cheese & Herbs
- The problem
- Milk. These products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
- Allergen
- Milk – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Spinach & Mozarella
- Pack size: 600g
- Best before All Dates
Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes – Cream Cheese & Herbs
- Pack size: 600g
- Best before All Dates
Risk
Milk. These products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken by the company
Lidl Ireland is recalling the above products 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 products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, 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 two varieties of Harvest Basket Filled Potato Croquettes because they contain milk, which is not written in English in the ingredients list. The products were 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 16 May 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.