A nationwide recall has been issued for certain frozen meatballs sold at Aldi after regulators warned they may contain metal fragments.
The recall affects about 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat products made by Rosina Food Products, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
According to FoxBusiness, in a notice, FSIS said the company is recalling the items because they "may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal."
The problem came to light after a consumer reported finding metal pieces inside the meatballs.
Officials said there have been no confirmed injuries linked to the issue, but anyone worried about possible harm should contact a healthcare provider.
The recall covers 32-ounce bags of fully cooked frozen "Bremer FAMILY SIZE ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS," which contain about 64 meatballs per package.
The affected products were produced on July 30, 2025, and have a long shelf life of 15 months, meaning some may still be stored in home freezers.
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Check Freezers for Recalled Aldi Meatballs
Consumers can identify the recalled items by checking for a "BEST BY" date of Oct. 30, 2026, timestamps between 17:08 and 18:20 printed on the back of the package, and the establishment number "EST. 4286B" inside the USDA mark of inspection, FNS reported.
The products were shipped to Aldi stores across the country. Food safety officials say the recall is being issued out of caution because the metal fragments could pose a choking or injury risk.
FSIS is urging shoppers to look through their refrigerators and freezers and avoid eating the product.
Instead, customers should throw the meatballs away or return them to the store where they were purchased.
Because the meatballs are ready to eat and frozen, regulators said they are especially concerned that people may still have them at home without realizing they are part of the recall. Acting quickly can help prevent potential injuries.
For questions or assistance, consumers can contact Rosina Food Products customer service at 1-888-767-4621 or by email at CService@rosina.com.
Originally published on vcpost.com
