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The Independent
12 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Urgent recall for popular Aldi chicken product over contamination fears
Aldi has issued an urgent recall notice for a popular sandwich filling over fears it has become contaminated with plastic. BM Foods Ltd is recalling Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings sold at the budget supermarket. 'The possible presence of pieces of plastic in the products which presents a choking hazard and makes them unsafe to eat,' a recall notice from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) read. The recall affects the 400g pack of cooked chicken with the 50328453 batch code, and the 04/07/2025 use by date. The FSA advises people who have bought the product not to consume the chicken, and instead, return it to their nearest Aldi store for a full refund. Aldi said it apologises 'that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation'. Anyone with concerns can contact Aldi's customer service, it said. The FSA said that notices would be put up in Aldi stores where the items are sold, telling customers to return them. The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. Earlier this week, Aldi had to recall its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label. Last month, SPAR discovered Listeria monocytogenes in three of its chicken products, prompting an urgent food recall from the supermarket. The three products flagged by the supermarket are from the SPAR Enjoy Local Cooked Chicken range, including its Chicken Pieces, 150g, Chicken Slices, 150g, and Chicken Fillets, 300g. They all fall under the 5126 batch code and have a use by date of 21 May 2025. The organism can cause listeriosis, which has flu-like symptoms, including high temperatures, muscle aches and sickness. In rare cases, the infection can cause severe complications, such as meningitis.
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
Supermarket issues urgent warning to shoppers not to eat popular sandwich filling which could contain PLASTIC
ALDI has issued an urgent warning to shoppers not to eat a popular sandwich filling as it could contain plastic. Shoppers at the bargain supermarket have been told that the food item is "unsafe to eat". The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a notice this afternoon that BM Foods Ltd is recalling its Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings. Officials say the product should not be eaten as it could contain pieces of plastic and a risk of choking. The FSA said that notices would be put up in Aldi stores where the items are sold telling customers to return them. In the notice, the agency said the product contains "possible presence of pieces of plastic in the products which presents a choking hazard and makes them unsafe to eat. It added: "Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. "These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products." They advise not to consume the product and to instead return it to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund. In response to the item being recalled, Aldi said: "As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling selected packs of Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings because they may contain plastic. "Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given." The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about any problems associated with food. In some case a 'Food Alert for Action' can be issued which details a specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers. It's not the only product to be recalled by Aldi recently either. The retail giants were forced to pull their Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter this week as it could endanger allergy sufferers. And a popular sweet treat has also been urgently recalled from supermarket shelves this month after a labelling error. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
