Aldi has issued a recall for one of its popular products, Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings, due to a potential safety risk. Customers who have purchased the 400g packs of the product are being urged to return them immediately, following concerns that they may contain plastic fragments, posing a choking hazard.
The recall, issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), affects a specific batch of the product, which has been found to possibly contain pieces of plastic.
This contamination could lead to serious health risks, especially for young children and vulnerable consumers. Aldi has since confirmed that the recall is a precautionary measure and has apologised for the inconvenience caused.
Details of the recall
The product at the centre of the recall is Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings, sold in 400g packs. The affected batch carries the code 50328453 and has a use-by date of 04/07/2025. According to the Food Standards Agency, the pieces of plastic pose a significant choking risk, making the product unsafe for consumption.
Aldi has taken immediate action, urging all affected customers to return the product for a full refund.
Notices are being displayed in all Aldi stores that sold the product, advising consumers of the potential danger and outlining the steps for returning the product. Aldi’s customer service team is also available to assist anyone who may have purchased the affected batch. In addition, a refund is being offered to ensure that consumers are not out of pocket for their purchase.
Consumer safety and industry response
The recall is part of a broader effort to ensure consumer safety in food products. Food recalls are a standard procedure when a product is found to contain harmful substances, and they are typically followed by a public notification to prevent further risks to public health.
According to Aldi, the recall was prompted after it was discovered that some packs of the chicken meat trimmings contained small plastic fragments.
Aldi has assured customers that this was an isolated incident, and the issue was identified through its regular quality control procedures. The company has reiterated its commitment to maintaining high food safety standards, apologising for the oversight and assuring shoppers that steps are being taken to prevent any future occurrences.