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Lorraine King & Abbie Meehan

Lidl issues urgent recall warning as people told 'do not eat' Easter egg

Popular budget supermarket Lidl has issued an urgent recall for one of its chocolate Easter eggs, as there is an undeclared ingredient hidden within the product.

The Mirror reports that the Deluxe Ecuadorian Single Origin Easter Egg could be a possible health risk for anyone with an intolerance or allergy to milk, or milk constituents.

Lidl customers are being told to return the chocolate treat to their nearest store, to receive a full refund.

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According to the Food Standards Agency, Lidl is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.

The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.

These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

Deluxe Ecuadorian Single Origin Easter Egg. (Lidl)

The notice reads: "Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product as the product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

"This may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy orintolerance to milk or milk constituents.

"If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milkconstituents, we advise you not to eat it.

"Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will begiven. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation."

For more infromation, visit the Food Standards Agency website for further details, or email Customer Services for Lidl at customer.services@lidl.co.uk.

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