The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is warning New Yorker and Aldi shoppers nationwide about a recalled frozen, ready-to-eat product due to a possible contamination of foreign material.
Rosina Food Products, Inc., based in West Seneca, New York, recalled 9,462 pounds of its Bremer Italian Style Meatballs on Feb. 22 after FSIS received a customer complaint about metal fragments found in the product.
Aldi issued a recall notice on February 23, stating that all impacted products had been removed from the shelves. The frozen meatballs were sold at stores in 35 states and Washington, D.C.
The FSIS stated that there have been no confirmed reports of injury from the consumption of these products.
Here’s what New Yorkers should know about the recalled Aldi product.
What Aldi product is being recalled?
The recall applies to the ready-to-eat, frozen Bremer Italian Style Meatballs sold at Aldi locations nationwide. All recalled products will include these details:
The recalled products have the establishment number, “EST. 4286B,” inside the USDA mark of inspection and have a 15-month shelf-life.
Is New York affected by the Aldi recall?
Yes.
The product was issued nationwide and was sold at Aldi locations in 35 states and Washington, D.C, including New York locations.
People who purchased this product from an Aldi store in New York should check the packaging to see if it matches the details in the recall notice.
What other states are impacted by the recall?
What should consumers do?
If you purchased the recalled frozen meatball product, FSIS and ALDI said to:
No injuries have been reported from consuming the recalled product, but FSIS suggests contacting your healthcare provider if you have any concerns.
For more information, customers can contact Rosina Food Products, Inc. with questions by calling 1-888-767-4621 or emailing CService@rosina.com.
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who covers breaking and trending news for the Finger Lakes Region. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Popular frozen food item sold at Aldi recalled. What to know
Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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