Lidl US Expands Recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Allergens (What to Check Now)
If you have allergies to wheat, soy, milk, egg, or tree nuts, check your cookies right now. The FDA says Lidl US expanded its recall of Eridanous shortbread cookies because some packages have foreign-language labeling that omits required English ingredient/nutrition and allergen declarations.
The key point is simple: don’t taste-test if you might react. Do not eat the affected cookies—discard them or return them for a full refund (receipt not required), according to the FDA notice. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Quick recall summary
What changed: FDA says Lidl US expanded the Eridanous shortbread cookie recall to include additional affected boxes where English allergen/ingredient information may be missing due to foreign-language packaging errors.
Why it matters: If you have a relevant food allergy, missing English allergen information can make it unsafe to decide what’s in the product.
What to do: Check the product size and UPC on your box. If it matches one of the affected units, do not eat.
What to check in your pantry
FDA identifies the affected product as:
- Product: Eridanous shortbread cookies
- Size: 11.6 oz (330 g)
- Affected UPCs (per FDA):
- UPC A: 2080 6648 0025 5
- UPC B: 2080 6648 0026 2
If your box is not one of the specific 11.6 oz / 330 g boxes above, the recall guidance does not say it’s affected—so use the UPC check as your decision tool.
Allergy warning (the specific allergens named by FDA)
This recall expansion involves undeclared allergens. FDA specifically lists these allergens of concern:
- Wheat
- Soy
- Milk
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Who should be extra cautious: Anyone with allergies (or strong sensitivities) to any of the allergens above should avoid the affected cookies. Don’t rely on taste, smell, or “looks like the usual cookie” logic.
Where it may have been sold
FDA reports the products were distributed to Lidl US stores in multiple states (distribution scope is listed in the FDA notice). If you’re not sure whether you bought the affected box, the UPC on your package is the fastest way to confirm.
What to do now (before anyone eats them)
- Find the box and confirm the size (11.6 oz / 330 g).
- Check the UPC against FDA’s two affected codes listed for this size.
- If it matches: do not eat the cookies.
- Remove it from your home food supply (discard or set aside for return).
- Return for a full refund: FDA states you can return the product for a full refund, and that a receipt is not required.
If someone already ate the cookies
The FDA notice says no illnesses have been reported to date. Still, if someone with a relevant allergy may have eaten the product and then develops concerning symptoms, it’s reasonable to contact a healthcare professional for guidance.
Where to verify the latest updates
For the most up-to-date identifiers and instructions, refer to the FDA recall notice for Lidl US expanded recall of Eridanous shortbread cookies. You can also check the FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts page for any further updates.
Bottom line: Check your 11.6 oz (330 g) box and the UPC. If it matches one of FDA’s listed affected codes and you’re allergic to wheat, soy, milk, egg, or tree nuts, don’t eat it—discard or return for a full refund.
