Frozen Eggplant Parmesan Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Milk
Italiamo brand frozen Eggplant Parmesan may contain undeclared wheat and milk allergens. Foreign language labeling prevented proper allergen disclosure.
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 recall involving allergen mislabeling on common allergens (wheat and milk) without reported illnesses. The foreign language labeling prevented proper allergen disclosure to consumers, creating a risk of harm for those with allergies.
Plain-English summary
Lidl US Trading is recalling Italiamo brand Melanzane alla Parmigiana pregratinate (Eggplant Parmesan) because the product contains wheat and milk allergens that are not declared on the package. The product labeling included foreign language text that did not adequately disclose these allergens to English-speaking consumers.
The recalled product is sold in 450g packages with UPC 20456436. Approximately 2,880 units were distributed to Lidl stores and distribution centers across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and Washington D.C. The affected product has Lot/Batch #23318 with a best-by date of May 2025.
Consumers with wheat or milk allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who may have consumed this product and are experiencing allergic reactions should seek appropriate medical care.
The recalled product
- Product
- Italiamo brand Melanzane alla Parmigiana pregratinate (Eggplant Parmesan) 450g UPC: 20456436. Frozen product. Packaged in plastic tray with paper sleeve, 12 units in every case.
- Manufacturer
- Lidl US TRADING
- Category
- Food — Frozen prepared food
- Hazard
- allergen-wheat
- allergen-milk
- 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)
- Lot/batch #:23318 Best By Date: 05/2025
Distribution
Distributed in 9 states:
- DE
- GA
- MD
- NC
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- SC
- VA
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