Federal regulators have recalled 9,462 pounds of frozen meatballs sold at Aldi stores nationwide after a consumer found metal fragments in the product.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on February 22, affecting Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs manufactured by Rosina Food Products, Inc.
The contaminated products pose a potential safety risk to consumers who may have purchased them. While no injuries have been reported, the presence of metal fragments makes the meatballs unsafe to eat.
The recalled 32-oz packages contain approximately 64 meatballs and bear a “BEST BY” date of “10/30/26.” The products have a 15-month shelf life and were distributed to Aldi stores nationwide.
Consumers who purchased these frozen meatballs should throw them away immediately or return them to the store. The USDA advises against eating the recalled products under any circumstances.
Anyone with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854. Consumers can also email their concerns to [email protected] for additional guidance on the recall.
The recall comes amid heightened food safety concerns following other recent contamination incidents. Last month, a Super Green dietary supplement was recalled after 45 people across more than 20 states became infected with Salmonella.
Metal contamination in food products typically occurs during manufacturing. Such recalls underscore the importance of quality control measures in food production facilities.
