Lidl recalls one lot of wok spice mix over Salmonella risk
Lidl is recalling one lot of its Vitasia Chinese Style Asian Style Wok Spice Mix after routine quality testing found Salmonella in a laboratory sample. The 1.58-ounce product was distributed from July 24 through August 10, 2026, to Lidl stores in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
Lidl announced the voluntary recall on August 11, and the Food and Drug Administration posted the company’s notice on August 12. No illnesses had been reported as of the recall notice. The action covers one identified lot, not every Vitasia product or all Lidl spices.
How to identify the recalled spice mix
Consumers should check any Vitasia Chinese Style Asian Style Wok Spice Mix in a 1.58-ounce, or 45-gram, plastic container with a purple lid. The recalled product has:
- Lot number: 155846
- Best-by date: JUN 2028
- UPC: 4335619355491
The lot number and best-by date appear on the product label. Only that identified lot is included in the recall unless Lidl or the FDA announces an expansion.
Where the product was sold
The recalled spice mix was distributed to Lidl stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.
Because the product was distributed across multiple states, shoppers should check the container itself rather than relying only on where they live or where they bought it.
What consumers should do
Do not use the product if the lot number, best-by date and UPC match the recall. Consumers should immediately discard it or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required.
Consumers with questions can call Lidl’s customer-care hotline at (844) 747-5435, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Salmonella symptoms and higher-risk groups
Salmonella infection commonly causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Nausea, vomiting, headache and loss of appetite can also occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and often last four to seven days.
People should contact a health professional for diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days, bloody stool or urine, a fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit, or signs of dehydration. Children under 5, adults 65 and older, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe foodborne illness.
What to watch next
The main questions are whether Lidl or the FDA identifies additional lots or products, whether any illnesses are reported, and whether the recall status changes. As of the FDA-posted notice, the action involved one product lot and no reported illnesses.
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