The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1430-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Chef Select Herb Baguettes Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Milk Allergens

Lidl US TRADING is recalling approximately 2,000 units of Chef Select 2 Herb Baguettes due to undeclared wheat and milk allergens resulting from foreign language labeling. Consumers with wheat or milk allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for undeclared common allergens (wheat and milk) with no reported illnesses. Allergen mislabeling on common allergens fits the Score 3 (High) criterion per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lidl US TRADING is recalling Chef Select 2 Herb Baguettes Filled With Herb Butter (2x175 g, barcode 4056489447566) due to undeclared wheat and milk allergens. The product labeling is in a foreign language, which means consumers relying on English-language information cannot identify the presence of these allergens.

The recalled frozen baguettes were distributed to stores and distribution centers across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and Washington D.C. Approximately 2,000 units are affected. The lot codes involved are: E LK 21 267, E LV 23 267, E RO 24 267, E LV 23 268, and E CA 26 268, with a best-by date of 12/22/2024.

Consumers who purchased this product and have a wheat or milk allergy should not consume it. Those who have already consumed the product and experience allergic symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Chef Select 2 Herb Baguettes Filled With Herb Butter 2x175 g Barcode: 4056489447566. Frozen product packaged in a plastic bag, 2 baguettes per unit.
Manufacturer
Lidl US TRADING
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • allergen-milk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Best by Date: 12/22/2024
  • Lots: E LK 21 267
  • E LV 23 267
  • E RO 24 267
  • E LV 23 268
  • and E CA 26 268

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • DE
  • GA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • SC
  • VA