Aldi has recalled a batch of its Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream after failing to declare wheat (gluten) on the label. The Food Standards Agency warns the product poses a health risk for people with coeliac disease or a gluten allergy. Customers are urged not to consume the product and to return it to any Aldi store for a full refund. The recall affects 500ml tubs with a best-before date of 14 August 2027.
Allergy Labelling Oversight Prompts Nationwide Recall
Aldi has recalled its Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream across stores in England, Scotland and Wales, after discovering the 500ml product contains undeclared wheat (gluten). The supermarket chain issued the alert following guidance from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), which has classified the product as a “possible health risk” for individuals with coeliac disease or wheat intolerance.
According to the FSA, the absence of proper allergen labelling on the packaging contravenes food safety regulations, potentially exposing consumers to harmful ingredients. The product’s labelling did not indicate the presence of gluten.
Retailers are required by law to declare all common allergens clearly on food packaging. According to the Food Information Regulations 2014, failure to do so can result in serious health risks, particularly for those with chronic conditions triggered by gluten exposure. In this case, the oversight has prompted Aldi to display point-of-sale recall notices across affected stores, advising consumers to return the product.
Wider Pattern of Product Safety Concerns
This is not the first instance in recent months where Aldi has had to recall products due to labelling issues or contamination risks. Earlier this year, the supermarket also withdrew its Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers, again due to undeclared gluten. Similarly, its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes were recalled for containing undeclared milk, and Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings from BM Foods Ltd were removed after reports they could contain plastic fragments.
According to the FSA, food products may be withdrawn or recalled when incorrect labelling creates an allergy risk, or when foreign materials are detected. An Allergy Alert is then issued to warn consumers. While recalls are part of routine safety procedures, the growing frequency raises questions around supply chain oversight and quality control processes in major supermarket brands.
Aldi advises any customers who have purchased the affected ice cream and are allergic to wheat or gluten to “not eat them”. Instead, they are asked to return the product to the nearest store for a full refund. Customers seeking more information can contact Aldi Customer Services via 0800 042 0800 or through help.aldi.co.uk.
