Aldi urgently pulls popular food product from shelves after glass contamination fears
All packets of the Urban Eats Japanese Style Vegetable Gyoza 750g, which are available for purchase at Aldi stores, have been recalled as they may contain glass.
The vegetable gyoza features a best-before date of March 27, 2027 and was available for purchase in Aldi stores in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Customers have been warned to not eat the food product as it may contain pieces of glass.
'Food products containing glass may cause illness/ injury if consumed,' a recall statement read.
They can return the products at the Aldi store at which they were purchased, where customers will receive a full refund.
'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,' the statement read.
Those seeking further information should contact the Aldi Stores Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993.
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