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Shrimp sold at Lidl are being recalled because a check revealed the presence of sulphites while certain products are labeled “sulphite-free”. Discover the affected lots.
Shrimp sold at Lidl are being recalled because an inspection revealed an inversion of the label/back label. Some products containing sulphites are labeled “sulphite-free”. TipsForWomens takes stock of the incriminated batches.
Recalled batches of shrimp
Here is the information regarding shrimp sold by Carrefour stores:
- Food / Fishing and aquaculture products Whole cooked refrigerated shrimp 60/80 500g
- Marque : –
- Model or reference: Refrigerated whole cooked shrimp 60/80 500g
- • GTIN 20842307 Lot 7241320006 Use-by date 05/21/2024
- Packaging: 500g tray
- Marketing date: 05/10/2024
- End of marketing date: 05/14/2024
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark: –
- Geographical sales area: see list of stores
- Distributors: LIDL (list of supermarkets concerned)
A chemical contaminant banned in the European Union
The analyzes revealed the presence of sulphites. A check revealed a label/back label inversion. Some products containing sulphites are labeled “sulphite-free”.
According to information disseminated by the Nantes University Hospital, we are talking about “of intolerance to sulphites and not of allergy because it is a non-specific inflammatory reaction, linked to the activation of innate immunity following exposure of cells to sulphites: it is an intolerance to a Chemical product“. People with asthma or Fernand-Widal syndrome are more sensitive to the irritating effect of sulphites: around 5% of asthmatics have difficulty breathing following the consumption of foods rich in sulphites, in half -hour in general Other symptoms reported are: a runny nose, sneezing, itching, even hives or abdominal pain.
The course of action is simple: it is based on avoiding foods and drinks rich in sulphites. In fact, the product must not be consumed and it is advisable to contact your point of sale who will offer you a refund until the end of the recall procedure, May 30, 2024.
For any additional information, the Lidl company is available to consumers to answer their questions at the following telephone number 0800900343.