Michigan Aldi shoppers should check for Park St. branded mac & cheese meals after more than 58,000 cases were recalled nationwide because of an undeclared allergen.
Aldi recalled 58,405 cases (nine meals per case) of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, an Aldi Original, fully-cooked meals because they may contain soy lecithin, a food additive derived from soybeans found in many foods such as ice cream, bread, margarine and more, according to Healthline.
On Wednesday, June 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the macaroni as a class II recall, meaning, “exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
The recall was initiated by the maker of the macaroni, BEF Foods Inc. in March. There have been no official reports of adverse health impacts from the macaroni.
“After we received notification of a voluntary recall of Park St. Deli Refrigerated Macaroni & Cheese in March, we moved quickly to immediately remove the affected product from store shelves at that time,” Aldi said in a statement provided to USA TODAY.
For those who purchased a recalled case of macaroni, Aldi will offer a full refund with proof of purchase or return the product to the store, according to USA TODAY.
Here’s more on the recalked Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese:
What does the recalled macaroni and cheese look like?
The recall covers 58,405 cases of Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese. Within each case, there are nine 20-ounce packages. This means an actual total of 525,645 individual meals were recalled.
Here are the product codes included in the recall:
Where are Aldi stores in Michigan?
As of June 18, 2026, there are 123 Aldi locations in Michigan, with a total of 2,677 locations nationwide across 40 states.
To find a local store in Michigan, use the online store locator.
How could soy lecithin cause a health problem?
The food additive, soy lecithin may be harmful to those with a soy allergy, according to Healthline, though not everyone with a soy allergy reacts the same way after eating a product with soy, meaning some may tolerate it better than others.
For those who have a serious sensitivity to soy should seek medical help as soon as possible if soy lecithin was consumed, especially if the following symptoms appear known as, anaphylaxis:
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Aldi mac & cheese recall underway. Why you should check for product
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