Aldi has issued an urgent product recall for its popular Gianni's Cheeky Monkey ice cream after discovering the dessert contains undeclared peanuts, posing a serious health risk to customers with nut allergies.
The supermarket giant confirmed the potentially dangerous oversight affects the 900ml tubs of the chocolate and hazelnut flavoured ice cream with a specific best-before date of October 2025.
Critical Safety Information for Shoppers
Food Standards Agency officials have classified this as a precautionary allergy alert, warning that the product may contain peanuts not mentioned on the packaging label. This presents a significant danger to individuals with peanut allergies, which can trigger severe and potentially life-threatening reactions.
The affected batches can be identified by the following details:
- Product: Gianni's Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream
- Pack Size: 900ml
- Best Before Date: October 2025
What Customers Should Do Immediately
Aldi has instructed customers who have purchased the affected ice cream, particularly those with peanut allergies, to return the product to their nearest store for a full refund. No receipt is required for the return process.
The supermarket has reassured shoppers that no other Aldi products are affected by this recall and expressed apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Customers with health concerns or questions about the recall are advised to contact Aldi's customer service team directly for further assistance and guidance.
