Lidl Easter Chocolates Recalled: Undeclared Hazelnuts Found

Lidl has initiated a voluntary recall for all its festive Easter chocolates sold across the United States. The reason for the recall is the presence of undeclared hazelnuts, a known allergen, in the German-Style Nougat product labeled as Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs. This omission presents a potentially life-threatening risk for consumers with hazelnut allergies. The affected chocolates were distributed between January 28 and March 11. States where these products were available include Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia, along with the District of Columbia. Lidl emphasized that customer health and safety are their highest priorities and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused. They are working diligently to ensure product quality standards are met and are grateful for their customers' continued patronage. Consumers who purchased the affected chocolate items are urged to return them to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund. No adverse health reactions have been reported in connection with this recall as of March 17, 2026.