Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bakkavor Meal Simple RED Lentil DAL Soup recall: Undeclared Milk. Wrong product in container

Recall published 9 months ago

Undeclared Milk. Wrong product in container.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: Undeclared Milk. Wrong product in container.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0457-2026
Published
January 28, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bakkavor
Product type
Sauces & dips
Units affected
291cs/6/1lb cups
Distribution
Texas
Sold at
H-E-B
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot: 882428 Best By Date 1/11/2026
UPC codes
197870073330

Products covered by this recall

MEAL SIMPLE RED LENTIL DAL SOUP NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 1 97870 07333 0 MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H-E-B-, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78204

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 197870073330

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 11
  • 2026 — 291cs
  • 1lb cups

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 11
  • 2026 — 291cs
  • 1lb cups

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 16 OZ
  • 1 LB

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Bakkavor — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Bakkavor — 2700 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28273-0113

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bakkavor sauces & dips recalled?

Undeclared Milk. Wrong product in container. Undeclared Milk. Wrong product in container.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 197870073330; lot code 11, 2026 — 291cs, 1lb cups; best-by date 11 or 2026 — 291cs. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Texas.

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