Supermarket chain Lidl has issued an urgent product recall for a popular festive side dish, warning that all batches of the item are affected due to a potential health risk for customers with a specific allergy.
What Product Is Being Recalled?
The recall concerns the Lidl Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries and Spices. The product, which weighs 480g and was priced at around £2, is a post-Christmas item that remains in some shoppers' homes. The issue was identified because milk is not declared in bold within the ingredients list on the packaging, as required by food labelling regulations.
This omission poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk. Lidl GB has confirmed that no other products within its Deluxe range are affected by this specific recall.
What Should Customers Do?
Lidl has issued clear guidance for consumers. If you have bought this product and have an allergy to milk, you are advised not to eat it. The supermarket is asking customers to return the item to their nearest Lidl store, where they will receive a full refund, with or without a receipt.
For further information, concerned shoppers can contact Lidl Customer Care via email at customer.care@lidl.co.uk or by calling 0203 966 5566.
Supermarket's Response and Market Context
In its official recall notice, Lidl stated: "At Lidl, your safety is important to us, which is why we have strict procedures in place to ensure the highest quality and safety of all our products." The company has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
This recall comes at a time when Lidl has been gaining significant market share in the competitive UK grocery sector. Recent data shows the discounter added 0.5 percentage points to its share, claiming 7.8% of the market. In comparison, Sainsbury’s held 16.3% in December, while market leader Tesco commanded 28.7%.
The swift action underscores the critical importance of accurate food labelling and the robust recall processes supermarkets must maintain to protect consumer health.
