Aldi has issued an urgent product recall for a popular chicken item sold in its British stores, warning customers of potential metal fragment contamination that could pose a serious health risk.
The discount supermarket giant has pulled its Oakham Chicken Breast Fillets from shelves after discovering possible metal pieces within the product. The affected batches have specific use-by dates and batch codes that consumers must check immediately.
Affected Product Details
The recall specifically concerns Oakham Chicken Breast Fillets with a 400g pack size. The products have use-by dates of February 29 and March 1, 2024, with batch codes L4068 and L4069 respectively.
What Should Customers Do?
Aldi has instructed customers who have purchased the affected product not to consume it under any circumstances. The supermarket advises:
- Return the product to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund
- Keep your receipt as proof of purchase
- Contact Aldi's customer service team with any concerns
No receipt is required to return the product and obtain a refund, demonstrating the seriousness with which Aldi is treating this potential contamination issue.
Official Statement
In an official alert, Aldi stated: "We are recalling the above product due to the possible presence of metal pieces. Food safety is our highest priority and we are sorry that this product did not meet our usual high standards. We are taking this matter extremely seriously and have taken action to remove the product from sale."
Health Implications
Consumption of products containing metal fragments can lead to serious health complications, including dental damage, internal injuries, and choking hazards. While no incidents have been reported to date, Aldi has taken precautionary measures to ensure customer safety.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been notified and is monitoring the situation closely, working with Aldi to ensure all necessary steps are taken to protect consumers.
