Lidl US Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat
Lidl US is recalling all lots of their Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz box UPC 20304492 due to undeclared hazelnut allergen. People who have allergies to hazelnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The products were distributed between 01/28/2026 – 03/11/2026. The product was distributed to all Lidl US store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing tree nuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of hazelnuts.
If customers have purchased this product, they should not consume it and immediately return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund (a receipt is not required for return). Customers who have questions about this voluntary recall should call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at (844) 747-5435 8 am-8 pm ET, Monday – Saturday.
The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. Lidl US regrets any inconvenience related to this voluntary recall. Our Quality Assurance Department is constantly working to ensure that all products on our shelves meet the high-quality standards that we would expect when feeding our own families. We are grateful for all our Lidl US customers who choose to shop with us every day.
The Washington Department of Health advised the FDA of a recall of certain shellstock, to include raw oysters and Manila clams due to a norovirus-like illness outbreak associated with raw oyster consumption.
The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of, and consumers not to eat recalled raw oysters harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS), and Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council (WA-0098-SS) harvested on February 13 through March 3, 2026, from harvest area Drayton Harbor, WA and shipped to distributors in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, NV, NY, OR, and WA because they may be contaminated with norovirus.
Recommendations for Restaurants and Retailers
Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the potentially contaminated oysters or Manila clams. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of any products by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributor to arrange for destruction.
Restaurants and retailers should also be aware that shellfish may be a source of pathogens and should control the potential for cross-contamination of food processing equipment and the food processing environment. Their employees should follow the steps below:
- Wash hands with warm water and soap following the cleaning and sanitation process.
- Retailers, restaurants, and other food service operators who have processed and packaged any potentially contaminated products need to be concerned about cross-contamination of cutting surfaces and utensils through contact with the potentially contaminated products.
- Retailers that have sold bulk product should clean and sanitize the containers used to hold the product.
- Regular frequent cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces and utensils used in food preparation may help to minimize the likelihood of cross-contamination.
Recommendations for Consumers
- Consumers should not eat these potentially contaminated oysters or Manila clams.
- Consumers who have symptoms of norovirus infection should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
- To report a complaint or adverse event, visit Get Assistance from the FDA Human Food Program.
As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert.
