Lidl recalls a protein pudding contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) announced via a Facebook post that the Lidl supermarket chain has decided to withdraw from sale and recall from customers a batch of protein pudding, after the bacterium Bacillus cereus was detected in the product, which can cause digestive system problems.

The affected product is Milbona Chocolate Flavour Protein Pudding, in a 200-gram pack, with a best-before date of 14 September 2026. It is manufactured by Fude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.

What those who have purchased the product should do

ANSVSA advises anyone who already has this product at home not to consume it. The pudding can be returned to any Lidl store, where a full refund will be issued, even if the customer no longer has their receipt.

Information about the stores to which the product was delivered, as well as full details of the official announcement, are available in the Lidl store network. For further clarification, customers may call the Lidl customer service line on 0800.896.622, or send an email to info@lidl.ro.