Health warning issued over leftover Easter eggs: Check which product has been recalled

Easter might be over but thousands of people still have chocolate eggs leftovers in their pantries. Keeping that in mind, the Food Standard Agencyissued an urgent warning over one particular egg-shaped treat that could be purchased in Lidl. The luxury product contains an undeclared allergen - milk. The supermarket chain recalled the treat.

People with cow's milk allergies risk getting a severe reaction after ingesting the ingredient, with symptoms ranging from rash to vomiting.

If you suffer from food intolerance, paying attention to product recalls is essential for your health.Tesco and Aldihave recently had to take their popular breakfast food off the shelves due to miscommunication about the potentially dangerous ingredients. A massive cheese recallover the risk of Listeria monocytogenes has been issued earlier this month. It is feared that 26 different kinds of cheese have been affected.

Lidl is recalling its luxury Easter egg

Lidl has recalled one of its speciality-brand Easter eggs over fears it may contain milk which isn't mentioned on the label.

The supermarket's Deluxe Ecuadorian Single Origin Easter Egg might pose a risk to those who are allergic or intolerant to milk or its components.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the alert, told people with a condition not to eat the dark chocolate treat.

Instead, they can return the 180g delight to the Lidl store they bought it from for a full refund.

The Ecuadorian egg is a dark chocolate, fair trade egg made from 70% cocoa with a subtle floral aroma.

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What is milk allergy?

The FSA issues food recalls when problems are spotted with food, which means it should not be sold.

There are two main types of cow’s milk allergy: immediate and delayed.

Immediate cow’s milk allergy sufferers' usually see reactions come on very fast, between minutes and up to two hours after drinking cow’s milk or eating foods that contain dairy. Symptoms can vary, but in some people, this type of allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a serious, life-threatening reaction.

With delayed cow’s milk allergy, symptoms usually start between four and 48 hours after drinking cow’s milk or eating foods containing dairy. They can vary but mainly affect the digestive system and skin.

People who can't consume milk are either allergic to the proteins in cow's milk or they cannot digest the sugar in the product — known as lactose intolerance.

A milk allergy can be diagnosed by a person’s immediate reaction to milk, as well as skin, blood and breath tests. Around three in 100 babies have a cow's milk allergy but most grow out of it during their childhood.

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Sources used:

- Mail Online: 'Warning to Brits with leftover Easter eggs as Lidl recalls luxury product over undeclared allergen'