Aldi has issued a series of food recalls across the United States over the past three months amid fears that some of the products could make customers sick with potentially deadly food poisoning bugs.
The three recalled product lines were sold in stores across 34 states and in Washington, D.C. Two were feared to be contaminated with bacteria, while the third potentially contained metal fragments.
Newsweek reached out to Aldi via email for comment.
Why It Matters
Recalls, such as those currently being publicized on Aldi's website this week, are issued if there are concerns that a product may be faulty or harmful in some way, such as when testing reveals that food products may be playing host to potentially deadly bacteria or when foreign material, such as metal, is introduced during the manufacturing process.
Some types of foodborne illness make people sick within a few hours after eating the dish, while others may develop after a few days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. In Aldi's case, two recalls were initiated because of fears that the product could be contaminated with E.coli or listeria.
Aldi is not alone in recalling its food or other products for various reasons. Target has issued recalls recently, while Kroger and retail giant Walmart have also yanked products from their shelves.
What To Know
The food items recalled by Aldi over the past three months, according to the retailer's website, are:
- Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos, 20-oz box, with the best-by dates of 7/3/25 or 9/25/25. The product was recalled on January 13. Aldi said: "In cooperation with Bestway Sandwiches, Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc. recalls Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos in 31 states. The affected product from Bestway Sandwiches Inc. is being recalled due to potential foreign material, metal." The affected product was sold at select ALDI stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
- Bunny Luv Organic Baby Carrots, 16-oz plastic bags, with best-by dates of 9/11/24 through 11/12/24. The product was recalled on November 18, 2024. Aldi said: "In cooperation with Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc. recalls Bunny Luv Organic Baby Carrots in select states. The affected product from Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. is being recalled due to potential E.coli contamination." The affected carrots were sold at select ALDI stores in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia
- Emporium Selection Brie Soft Ripened Cheese, 8-oz round, with a best-by date of 12/24/24. The recall was issued on November 6, 2024. Aldi said: "In cooperation with Savencia Cheese USA, LLC., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc. recalls Emporium Selection Brie Soft Ripened Cheese in select states. The affected product from Savencia Cheese USA, LLC. is being recalled due to potential listeria contamination." The cheese was sold at select ALDI stores in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Missouri.
What People Are Saying
Aldi, in a statement: "ALDI puts the safety and integrity of the products it sells first. If customers have products affected by this recall, they are advised to discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund...ALDI sincerely regrets the inconvenience and concern caused as a result of this recall."
What Happens Next
Anyone who purchased the recalled products should return the items to Aldi for a refund. For additional information, consumers may also contact the manufacturer brands that made the affected products.
Customers can view the complete list of ALDI recalls here.
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