Warning to Brits with leftover Easter eggs as Lidl recalls luxury product over undeclared allergen 

Lidl has recalled one of its special Easter eggs over fears it could contain milk – which is not stated on the label.

The supermarket’s Deluxe Ecuadorian Single Origin Easter Egg may pose a risk to people who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk components.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the warning, told people in the UK with a milk intolerance or allergy not to eat the dark chocolate treat.

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

The FSA recalls food – when customers are asked to return a product – when problems are noticed with food, meaning it should not be sold.

The product notice stated: ‘Lidl GB is recalling the above product as the product may contain milk which is not stated on the label.

“This could be a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk solids.”

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

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

Milk allergy symptoms can range from a rash, itching, and swelling of the skin to vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea that begins within minutes of eating or drinking dairy products.

However, those suffering from delayed cow’s milk allergy may not have symptoms until two days after exposure.

In severe cases, it can cause anaphylaxis – a severe, life-threatening reaction when swelling in the throat can block the airways.

A milk allergy can be diagnosed by a person’s immediate reaction to milk, as well as skin, blood, and breath tests.

About three in 100 babies have a cow’s milk allergy, but most outgrow it during childhood.

Older children and adults who are allergic to cow’s milk often have a more severe allergy.

Mail Online has contacted Lidl for comment.