Discount grocery store Lidl is recalling all boxes of its festive Easter chocolates across the U.S. over an undeclared allergen.
Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs, a popular German-Style Nougat, contains hazelnuts – posing a potentially life-threatening risk to those with allergies to the food.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the products were distributed between January 28 and March 11 in multiple states, though so far no illnesses have been reported.
Affected states included locations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia, according to the FDA.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing tree nuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of hazelnuts.
An advisory from the FDA warned that customers who bought the product should not consume it and immediately return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund.
In a statement, Lidl U.S. said: “The health and safety of our customers is our top priority.
“Lidl US regrets any inconvenience related to this voluntary recall. Our Quality Assurance Department is constantly working to ensure that all products on our shelves meet the high-quality standards that we would expect when feeding our own families.
“We are grateful for all our Lidl US customers who choose to shop with us every day.”
