Lidl has issued a recall over a protein bar that contains an allergen, potentially causing rashes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Available Healthy Fit’s Vegan Protein Bar has been found to contain canola rapeseed protein isolate which can cause an allergic reaction for those who are allergic to mustard.
As a result, the products have been recalled over fears that the products pose a health risk - but the item has only been recalled across Northern Ireland.
Impacting multiple batches, the unlabelled product could pose a health risk to those with a mustard allergy, a rare yet serious condition.
Only products in Northern Ireland are impacted by the recall
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The affected batches include those with the best before dates of 28 February 2026, March 31 2026, April 30 2026 and July 31 2026.
The warning statement read: "Healthy Fit is recalling the above Vegan Protein Bar due to the presence of canola rapeseed protein isolate.
“This ingredient can cause an allergic reaction to consumers who are allergic to mustard and products thereof.
“If you have purchased the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to mustard, we advise you do not consume it.
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“Instead, please return the product to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.”
The retailer added that they apologised for any inconvenience posed by the mishap.
Anyone with any further questions that they would like to ask are encouraged to contact the supermarket’s Customer Service team.
The packaging failed to declare canola rapeseed protein isolate which can cause an allergic reaction
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Although somewhat rare, an allergy to mustard is one of the most common spice allergies, possibly impacting both children and adults.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, symptoms of a mustard allergy can include:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Hives or skin rash
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swollen lips, tongue or face
- Throat inflammation and difficulty swallowing
- Wheezing or shortness of breath