The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1455-2023·Announced 2023-08-30

Lidl Blueberry Bagels Recalled for Undeclared Sesame Allergen

Crispy Bagel Co. is recalling Blueberry Artificially Flavored Bagels sold at Lidl for containing undeclared sesame. Approximately 3,020 units were distributed to stores in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.

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: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving sesame, a common allergen, without reported illnesses. This meets the rubric criterion for allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Crispy Bagel Co., Inc. is recalling Blueberry Artificially Flavored Bagels (20 oz packages, UPC 2099 0305) sold under the Lidl brand due to the presence of undeclared sesame. Sesame is a major allergen that must be declared on food labels to protect consumers with sesame allergies.

The affected bagels have best-by dates of August 7 through August 11, 2023. The recall was initiated on August 2, 2023, after the sesame allergen was discovered.

The recalled products were distributed to distribution centers in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Approximately 3,020 units of the product were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased these bagels and have a sesame allergy should not consume them and may return them to the place of purchase. Anyone with concerns about exposure or allergic symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Blueberry Artificially Flavored Bagels By Lidl NET WT 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567 g UPC: 2099 0305 Packaged in a plastic bag
Manufacturer
Crispy Bagel Co., Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-sesame
  • mis-labeling

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 (1)

  • Best by dates August 7 2023 to August 11 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • MD
  • NC
  • VA