Birds Eye Ltd. is recalling Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. The garlic bread has been mispacked with a garlic bread that contains cheese. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Birds Eye is recalling the product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
Data suggests that about 8% of the UK population is affected by lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is more prevalent among people of Asian or African-Caribbean descent in the UK.
Globally, approximately 65% of people experience some form of lactose intolerance, with higher rates observed in East Asian populations
Product details
Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread
| Pack size | 218g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 5020 |
| Best before | December 2025 |
If you have bought the product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, go to the Goodfella’s contact us page at https://contactus.goodfellaspizzas.com/s/ or call the Birds Eye UK Freephone number on 0800 088 5573.
Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.
Symptoms of a Milk Allergy
A milk allergy is an immune system reaction to proteins in milk (usually casein or whey). Symptoms can appear within minutes to hours after consuming dairy.
Immediate Symptoms (Minutes to 1 Hour)
- Skin reactions – Hives, rash, redness, or eczema
- Swelling – Lips, face, tongue, or throat (angioedema)
- Digestive issues – Vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps
- Respiratory symptoms – Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion
- Anaphylaxis (Severe reaction) – Can cause difficulty breathing, drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness (requires emergency treatment)
Delayed Symptoms (Hours Later)
- Colic-like symptoms (in infants)
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
- Blood or mucus in stool (common in babies with milk allergy)
- Eczema flare-ups
Milk Allergy vs. Lactose Intolerance
Unlike lactose intolerance (which affects digestion due to lack of lactase enzyme), a milk allergy is an immune reaction and can be life-threatening. If you suspect a milk allergy, it’s best to see a doctor for allergy testing.