ALDI Urges Shoppers: Check Your Freezers! Frozen Sausage & Mash Dinner Recall Over Plastic Fears
ALDI Recalls Sausage & Mash Meal Over Plastic Fears

ALDI has issued an urgent recall notice for one of its popular frozen ready meals, urging customers to immediately check their freezers. The supermarket giant has pulled its Specially Selected Pork Sausage & Mash meal from shelves over concerns it may contain small pieces of plastic.

The specific product affected is the Specially Selected 2 Pork Sausages with Mash & Gravy, 400g, bearing a use-by date of October 2025. The recall is a precautionary measure after the potential presence of blue plastic was identified, posing a possible health risk if consumed.

What Should Customers Do?

ALDI is advising anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it. Instead, customers should return the item to their nearest ALDI store, where they will receive a full and complete refund. No receipt is required to process the return.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has officially publicised the recall, standard procedure for such food safety alerts. An ALDI spokesperson stated: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The safety and quality of our products is our highest priority."

A Pattern of Precautions

This incident is not isolated within the retail sector. Recent months have seen similar recalls from other major UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Iceland, often related to undeclared allergens or foreign body contamination. Such proactive recalls highlight the rigorous quality control systems and food safety protocols employed by retailers to protect consumers.

While no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product, the recall demonstrates ALDI's commitment to erring on the side of caution when it comes to customer welfare.