Lidl Northern Ireland recalls Healthy Fit Vegan Protein Bar due to the presence of canola rapeseed protein - this ingredient can cause an allergic reaction to consumers who are allergic to mustard

Why it was recalled

Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling its Healthy Fit Vegan Protein Bar because it contains canola rapeseed protein, an ingredient that can trigger reactions in people allergic to mustard. Rapeseed and mustard are close botanical relatives, and their proteins are similar enough to cross-react.

This is a subtler hazard than a missing label line: the ingredient was present, but its significance for mustard-allergic consumers was not flagged, and few shoppers would make the connection themselves.

Allergens involved: Mustard

What this means for you

If you or anyone in your household is allergic to mustard, do not eat this protein bar; the rapeseed protein poses a cross-reaction risk even though mustard itself is not an ingredient. Return the bar to the store where it was bought for a full refund. This recall applies to Lidl stores in Northern Ireland. The official FSA notice carries the authoritative details and instructions.

Action taken by the business

Lidl Northern Ireland is recalling the above product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Official sources

FSA reference: FSA-AA-56-2025 · Last updated 26 September 2025