Two food items sold at Home Bargains are being recalled due to a labelling error.
Lambertz Mini Spekulatius and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies are being recalled by Lambertz because they contain several allergens which are not declared on the label in English.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “These products contain barley and wheat (gluten), hazelnuts (nuts), milk, lactose and whey (milk) and lecithin (soya), and they may contain egg, lupin, other nuts, peanuts, and sesame, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or wheat containing gluten, or with coeliac disease, an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, an allergy to lupin, peanuts, nuts, sesame and/or soya.”
3 October: @Lambertz_Gruppe recalls Lambertz Mini Spekulatius & Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies because allergens are not declared in English on the label #FoodAllergy https://t.co/jtFWXWW8mU https://t.co/I8pURuFk8P
— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) October 3, 2026
The affected products were imported to the UK and were sold at Home Bargains:
- Lambertz Mini Spekulatius (150g) – best before August 30, 2027
- Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies (160g) – best before May 17, 2027
What to do if you have bought the affected items
If you have bought the affected items, Lambertz has warned “do not consume” them if you have an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to the above allergens.
Check if you have bought the affected items and contact your local Home Bargains store or the customer careline for more information via email – support@homebargains.co.uk.
You can return the items to a Home Bargains store for a full refund.
Food recalls explained
What are allergy alerts?
The FSA explains: “Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.
“Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
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“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk.
“When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
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