Lidl Recalls Popular Shortbread Cookies Over Undeclared Allergens
Another food recall is making the rounds, this time involving a popular shortbread cookie.
A new Lidl recall has been issued for Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling because the product's packaging doesn't list the ingredients and allergen information in English.
That means people with certain food allergies may not realize the cookies contain ingredients that could trigger a serious reaction.
Why the Shortbread Cookies Are Being Recalled
According to the FDA recall notice, the cookies contain:
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Eggs
However, those allergens aren't declared in English on the packaging. For anyone without food allergies, that might not seem like a major issue. But for people who need to avoid those ingredients, undeclared allergens can pose a serious health risk.
So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported in connection with the recall.
Which Cookies Are Included?
The shortbread cookies recall affects:
Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling
Packaging: 11.6-ounce
UPC: 4056489125839
The recalled cookies were sold at Lidl stores between July 15th and July 22nd in the following areas:
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Southeast
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
What If These Cookies Are In Your Kitchen?
If you purchased the recalled Eridanous Shortbread Cookies, check the packaging before you open them. Anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, soy, milk, or eggs should not eat them. Instead, you can return the cookies to any Lidl store for a full refund.
If you've already eaten the cookies and experience any signs of an allergic reaction, contact your doctor right away. Severe allergic reactions to food products like these can be life-threatening and may require emergency medical attention.
Check Before You Take a Bite
Most of us glance at a package and assume the label tells us everything we need to know.
But, that's exactly why recalls like this matter. While this Lidl recall wasn't prompted by contamination or spoiled food, missing allergen information is important for folks who rely on ingredient labels to make safe choices.
So, if you’re managing any food allergies at home, it's worth double-checking your cookie stash before anyone reaches for a midday snack.
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