Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lidl US TRADING Vitasia Asian Style WOK Spice MIX recall: Salmonella. The firm received a positive test result of Salmonella

Recall published 2 months ago

Salmonella. The firm received a positive test result of Salmonella in the product.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

What the notice says: Salmonella. The firm received a positive test result of Salmonella in the product.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

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-1243-2026
Published
August 26, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Lidl US TRADING
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
2,040 containers
Distribution
District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington
Sold at
Lidl
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot # 155846, Best if Used By JUN 2028
UPC codes
4335619355491

Products covered by this recall

VITASIA ASIAN STYLE WOK SPICE MIX NET WT 1.58 OZ (45g) UPC 4 335619 355491 DISTRIBUTED BY LIDL US, LLC ARLINGTON, VA 22202 PRODUCT OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Check your product

The notice names 6 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.

  • 4335619355491

Lot or batch code

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

  • 155846
  • 040 containers

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • JUN 2028 — 2
  • 040 containers

Package size

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

  • 1.58 OZ

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 Salmonella

Lidl US TRADING — The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.
  4. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Lidl US TRADING — 3500 S Clark Pl, Arlington, VA, 22202

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 Lidl US TRADING other food products recalled?

Salmonella. The firm received a positive test result of Salmonella in the product. Salmonella. The firm received a positive test result of Salmonella in the product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 4335619355491; lot code 155846, 040 containers; best-by date JUN 2028 — 2 or 040 containers. 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?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington.

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