Garlic Bread Recall Map Shows All 9 States Impacted
Map created by Newsweek showing the nine states affected by the recall.
A range of garlic bread baguettes are being recalled due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
Some 2,000 units of Lidl's "Chef Select 2 Garlic Baguettes Filled With Garlic Butter" have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to them containing wheat and milk which were not declared on the label. Any of the nine major allergens specified by the FDA must be labeled on product packaging.
The product, which comes frozen and in duo packs, was only sold in East Coast states: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC.
All affected products have a best by date of December 22, 2024 and a barcode number of 4056489447559. The following lot codes are included in the recall:
- E LV 23 266
- E LK 21 267
- E LV 23 267
- E CA 26 267
- E RO 24 267
Earlier this week the product was given a Class II risk definition by the FDA. A Class II recall is "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." It is the second most serious class that can be awarded to a food product recall.
The FDA stipulates that food-based allergies are a "significant public health concern with allergic reactions varying in severity from gastrointestinal disturbances and skin irritations, to anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock and death."
Symptoms of allergic reactions caused by food include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramping, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, and coughing or wheezing.
If a person suffers a serious allergic reaction, it can lead to anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening medical emergency. Symptoms include a severe drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness, all of which require urgent medical attention.
Anyone who believes themselves or another person may be suffering from a severe allergic reaction should seek emergency help immediately.
The FDA has warned that "symptoms of anaphylaxis may start out as relatively mild, but, if not treated promptly, symptoms can become life-threatening in a short amount of time."
The other seven major food allergens designated by the FDA are soybeans, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, and sesame. These are considered the foods most likely to cause an allergic reaction and are not a comprehensive list.
Wheat also cannot be eaten by those with Coeliac Disease, a condition which causes the body to attack healthy cells when gluten is consumed.
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