Supermarket giant Lidl has triggered an urgent product recall affecting chocolate bars sold across its UK stores, prompting immediate consumer action over serious health concerns.
What Products Are Affected?
The recall specifically targets Milbona Chocolate Bars with Hazelnuts (200g) bearing the best-before date of August 10, 2025. This emergency measure comes after discovering the products may contain milk not mentioned on the packaging, posing a significant risk to customers with dairy allergies or intolerances.
Why This Recall Matters
For individuals allergic to milk, consuming these chocolate bars could trigger severe reactions ranging from digestive issues to life-threatening anaphylaxis. The undeclared allergen represents a clear breach of food safety protocols that could endanger vulnerable consumers.
What Should Customers Do?
Lidl has issued clear instructions for anyone who may have purchased the affected product:
- Immediately stop consumption if you have dairy allergies or intolerances
- Return the product to your nearest Lidl store for a full refund
- No receipt is required - customers can claim their money back without proof of purchase
Official Response and Consumer Assurance
A Lidl spokesperson confirmed: "We're taking this matter extremely seriously and have immediately removed the affected batches from all our shelves. Customer safety remains our absolute priority, and we sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience this may cause."
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has officially endorsed the recall, emphasising the potential risk to public health and supporting Lidl's proactive approach to addressing the labelling error.
Shoppers with concerns are advised to contact Lidl's customer service team directly for further guidance and assistance regarding this recall notice.
