'Do not eat': Aldi recalls a product from all UK stores due to a 'possible health risk'

If you are munching on one of Aldi’s popular products, you may want to hit pause and check your pack. Aldi has issued a recall for the Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter, due to an undeclared allergen. The grocery retailer chain has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning due to an undeclared milk allergen that may pose a health risk.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Aldi recall.

What is the recalled product?

The recalled product is Aldi’s Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter. The recall applies to the 385-gram packages with a use-by date of April 12, 2025.

You can check for the barcode: 4061463488152

Why is the product recalled?

Aldi, in a recall announcement, said that the product contains milk that is not mentioned on the label. "Our supplier is recalling Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter because it contains the allergen milk which is not listed on the packaging."

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

What to do if you bought the product?

The FSA has advised the Aldi customers to not eat the recalled product. “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it.” Both FSA and Aldi have asked customers to return the recalled product to the store it was bought from for a full refund.

For more information please visit: help.aldi.co.uk/s or contact Aldi customer services on 0800 042 0800.

“We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation,” the company said.

What is milk allergy?

A milk allergy is an immune system reaction to proteins found in milk, most commonly cow’s milk. It is one of the most common food allergies, especially in children. About 2% to 3% of kids under the age of three are allergic to milk, though many outgrow it as they age. Unlike lactose intolerance, which involves difficulty digesting milk sugar (lactose), a milk allergy involves the body mistakenly identifying milk proteins—like casein or whey—as harmful invaders.
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Symptoms

• Hives
  
• Stomach upset
  
• Vomiting
  
• Bloody stools, especially in infants
  
• Anaphylaxis, a rare, potentially life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing and can send the body into shock