Aldi has launched an urgent product recall affecting customers across Britain after discovering a potentially life-threatening allergen contamination in one of its popular ice cream products.
The supermarket chain has pulled its own-brand Dairyfine Vanilla Milk Ice Cream Wafers from shelves following the discovery that the packaging fails to declare the presence of milk - a dangerous oversight for those with severe dairy allergies or intolerances.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall specifically targets Dairyfine Vanilla Milk Ice Cream Wafers with a best-before date of November 2025. The problematic packaging omits crucial milk allergen information in the ingredients list, creating a significant health hazard for unsuspecting consumers.
Product details:
- Product: Dairyfine Vanilla Milk Ice Cream Wafers
- Pack size: 4 x 110ml
- Best before: November 2025
Why This Recall Matters
For individuals with milk allergies, consuming dairy products can trigger severe and potentially fatal reactions. Symptoms may include:
- Difficulty breathing and wheezing
- Swelling of the face, lips, and throat
- Severe skin rashes or hives
- Anaphylactic shock
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has classified this as a do not eat alert, emphasizing the serious nature of the contamination risk.
What Customers Should Do Immediately
If you have purchased this product:
- Do not consume the ice cream wafers
- Return the product to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund
- No receipt is required - customers can return the product without proof of purchase
Aldi has expressed sincere apologies to customers for any inconvenience caused and assured the public that they're working closely with their supplier to address the packaging error.
The supermarket giant has also implemented additional quality control measures to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future.
Staying Informed About Food Safety
This incident serves as an important reminder for allergy sufferers to always double-check packaging, even on familiar products. Manufacturers occasionally change recipes or suppliers, and packaging errors can occur despite rigorous safety protocols.
Customers with concerns about this or other product recalls can visit the official Food Standards Agency website for the latest food safety alerts and guidance.
