Lidl Recalls Shortbread Cookies Amid Allergen Concerns

LONG ISLAND, NY — Lidl recalled a shotrbead cookie products sold in nine states this month after the grocery chain said the cookies reached market with unannounced allergens in them.

Per a company announcement, Lidl recalled all of its Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling after finding that the cookies had “undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens.”

“People who have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, soy, milk, or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products,” the company said.

According to Lidl’s recall announcement the cookies were sold between July 17 and July 22 in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. No injuries have been reported as a result of the allergens, the company said.

“Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, soy, milk, or eggs should not consume this product,” Lidl said. “Customers should immediately discard or return the recalled product to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund (a receipt is not required for return).”