Karmactive Staff
Lidl has recalled its Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks across the UK due to a potential health risk for people with milk allergies or intolerance. The affected 380g packs failed to properly highlight milk as an allergen on their labels, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on August 1, 2025.
The recall affects all products with best before dates of December 11, 16, 22, and 30, 2026, as well as January 16, 2027. The January date does not apply to Northern Ireland distribution.
For people with milk allergies, consuming these chicken steaks could trigger serious health reactions. Milk allergy affects about 2-3% of children in the UK, making it the most common food allergy in young children. Unlike lactose intolerance, which causes digestive discomfort, milk allergies involve the immune system and can cause severe reactions including breathing difficulties and, in rare cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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The FSA explained in their alert: “This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
Lidl has taken immediate action by putting up notices in stores explaining why the product is being recalled. Customers with milk allergies or intolerance are advised not to eat the product and to return it to any Lidl store for a full refund, even without a receipt.
This is not Lidl’s only recent recall. The supermarket also recently pulled its Harvest Basket Smiley Teddy Bears from shelves after they were found to be contaminated with mineral oil during production.
The increasing frequency of allergen-related recalls highlights the importance of accurate food labeling. According to Allergy UK, about 10 people die each year in England and Wales due to food allergies, making proper labeling a critical safety measure.
For further information, customers can contact Lidl Customer Care on 0203 966 5566 or via [email protected].
