Undeclared Barley in Two Batches of Incorrectly Packaged Lindt Easter Eggs
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Allergy Alert Notification: | 2017.A06 |
| Allergen(s): | Barley |
| Product Identification: | Lindt Excellence Dark Extra Fine Shell Egg, best-before end: 10-2017; batch: LS7018; pack size: 220gLindor Strawberry & Cream Shell Egg, best-before end: 07-2017; batch: LS6334; pack size: 285g |
Summary:
The implicated batches of Lindt Excellence Easter egg and Lindor Strawberry & Cream Easter egg may be unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of barley.
Message:
Lindt & Sprungli Ltd has reported that some Lindt Easter eggs were placed in incorrect packaging. Easter eggs made from milk chocolate contain barley malt extract (with < 20 ppm gluten); this is not declared on the packaging for the above two products. The incorrectly packed batches may be unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of barley. Queries can be directed to Lindt at http://www.lindt.co.uk/contact-us/ .
