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Allergies & Intolerances

Food allergies and intolerances are increasingly common, affecting around 2 million people in the UK. Allergens hide behind technical names on labels, and cross-contamination in manufacturing is a persistent risk. This section surfaces findings relevant to common allergens and intolerances.

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Lidl expands recall of cookies because of undeclared allerge🍎 Food

Lidl expands recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies due to undeclared allergens

Lidl is recalling Eridanous Shortbread Cookies because they contain undeclared allergens that aren't listed on some packages. If you're allergic to nuts, milk, or other common allergens, these cookies could trigger a serious reaction. Check your pantry if you bought this product, and return it to Lidl for a refund.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportFood Safety News

Aug 6, 2026

FDA issues warning after cookie company refuses to recall pr🍎 Food

FDA warns of undeclared allergens in Imperial brand cookies and candies

The FDA warned consumers with milk, wheat, or tree nut allergies to avoid certain Imperial-brand cookies and candies because these allergens aren't listed on the labels. This labeling failure puts allergic consumers at serious risk of a dangerous reaction. Retailers should stop selling these products immediately.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportFood Safety News

23May 27, 2026

Stoltzfus Family Dairy Recalls Sour Cream and Onion Cheese C🍎 Food

Stoltzfus Family Dairy recalls Sour Cream and Onion cheese curds for possible Salmonella contamination

Stoltzfus Family Dairy is recalling Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause serious infections in young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system. If you've bought this product, don't eat it and contact the company or your doctor if you've had symptoms like diarrhea or fever.

Medium Concern

🏛 Regulatory bodyFDA – Food Safety Recalls

19May 8, 2026

Controlled peanut intake🧸 Children's Products

Controlled peanut exposure may reduce allergies in toddlers

Children as young as 1 year old can reduce their peanut allergies by eating tiny amounts of peanuts daily and gradually increasing the portion size. This gradual exposure helped toddlers build tolerance to peanuts over time. If your young child has a peanut allergy, talk to your doctor about whether this approach might help them.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health

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Ravioli recalled from Costco stores because of undeclared al🍎 Food

Costco ravioli recalled due to undeclared allergens

Costco is recalling certain ravioli products because they're mislabeled and may contain shrimp and lobster that aren't listed on the package. If you're allergic to shellfish, eating this ravioli could trigger a serious allergic reaction. Check your freezer for beef and burrata ravioli and return any affected products to Costco.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportFood Safety News

16May 5, 2026

Ticked off: How a bite🍎 Food

Tick bites linked to red meat allergy in new study

A tick bite can trigger a meat allergy that makes it hard or impossible to eat red meat without an allergic reaction. This condition, called mammalian meat allergy, is one of the few food allergies caused by something in the environment rather than the food itself. If you've noticed new reactions to beef or pork after a tick bite, this could be why.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health

22May 3, 2026

Blueroot Health Expands Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclare🍎 Food

Blueroot Health expands recall of Vital Nutrients Aller-C supplements for undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy

Blueroot Health expanded a voluntary recall of Vital Nutrients Aller-C dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy. These allergens can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with food allergies. If you use this supplement, check your bottle's lot number and stop taking it if it matches the recalled batches.

Medium Concern

🏛 Regulatory bodyFDA – Food Safety Recalls

15Apr 30, 2026

We R Nuts, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy & Ca🍎 Food

We R Nuts Recalls Uncle Giuseppe's Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix for Undeclared Allergens

We R Nuts is recalling Uncle Giuseppe's milk chocolate bridge mix because it may contain undeclared milk, soy, and cashews. If you have allergies to these ingredients, eating this product could trigger a serious allergic reaction.

Medium Concern

🏛 Regulatory bodyFDA – Food Safety Recalls

14Apr 28, 2026

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Lidl expands recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies due to undeclared allergens

FDA warns of undeclared allergens in Imperial brand cookies and candies

Stoltzfus Family Dairy recalls Sour Cream and Onion cheese curds for possible Salmonella contamination

Controlled peanut exposure may reduce allergies in toddlers

Costco ravioli recalled due to undeclared allergens

Tick bites linked to red meat allergy in new study

Blueroot Health expands recall of Vital Nutrients Aller-C supplements for undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy

We R Nuts Recalls Uncle Giuseppe's Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix for Undeclared Allergens

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