Aldi urgently recalls supermarket staple over allergy risk as shoppers told ‘return them now’
A MAJOR supermarket has urgently recalled a popular potato product over fears it could pose a life-threatening risk to customers.
Retail giants Aldi have been forced to pull the item from shelves following a labelling error which could endanger allergy sufferers.
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Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter have been pulled from shelvesCredit: Getty
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Customers who purchased the potatoes have been advised to return the productCredit: Aldi
Shoppers have been warned to avoid packets of Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter.
The Food Standards Agency confirmed that labels on certain 385g packs do not mention key ingredient milk as an allergen.
It means that the food item poses a real risk to anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance.
Affected products show a use by date up to and including July 1.
Customers who have purchased the potatoes have been advised to return the product to the store they bought them from.
Aldi will issue a full refund for any returned items.
The German retailer apologised for not meeting its “normal high standards”.
In a statement, it said: “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.
“Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given.
“We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.”
A national alert was also issued by the FSA, who advised Brits to avoid the product.
It comes hours after a popular Chinese sauce was recalled by distributor Fortune Foods.
Supermarkets urgently recall iconic Scottish snack over health risk
Laoganma Black Bean Chilli Sauce was pulled from shelves because it contained undeclared peanuts.
After a similar labelling error, the firm apologised, adding that it “deeply regretted” the situation.
Exposure to traces of peanuts can prove fatal for those who suffer with the allergy.
It comes as a mum issued a stark warning after her allergic 20-year-old daughter died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal.
Jess North, who had a severe peanut allergy, tragically died from an anaphylactic reaction on May 9, 2021.
Devastated Mum Maxine, from Aldingbourne, West Sussex, told how her daughter had only consumed “a couple of mouthfuls”.
The brave mum has since been on a mission to raise awareness over severe allergies – and in particular the lack of up to date epipens.
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
