Lidl UK is recalling its Italiamo Cream of Potato & Spinach Soup because a packaging error means some packs contain Minestrone Soup. As a result, egg and wheat (gluten) is not mentioned on the packaging. This means the product is a possible health risk for those with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten).
Product details
Product name: Italiamo Cream of Potato & Spinach Soup
Pack size: 390ml
'Best before' end: all date codes
Risk
Allergens: egg and wheat (gluten)
The product may contain egg and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or wheat (gluten) do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. You can also contact the Lidl Customer Services Helpline on 0370 444 1234.
Action taken by the company
The company has recalled the product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice, a copy of which can be found via the link below.
About allergy alerts
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 Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.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.