‘Do not eat’ warning issued for Aldi meat dishes which could pose a risk to customers due to ‘labelling error’
SUPERMARKET kings Aldi have been forced to recall two of their fan favourite meat products after they labelled them with the wrong use-by dates.
The warning was done as a precautionary measure to customers due to the urgent error on the packaging that could potentially lead to serious health issues if not noticed.
Customers who purchased either the Ashfields Chinese Pork Loin Steaks or the BBQ Pork Loin Steaks should check their meat soon as if they have a use-by date of June 22 on them they should be thrown away.
Aldi has advised all of their shoppers to avoid eating the delectable grub as they could be unsafe to eat.
They also made it clear that the warning doesn’t apply to all the Ashfields products.
An official Aldi notice was handed out saying: “As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Chinese Pork Loin Steaks and BBQ
Pork Loin Steaks because a small number of products have had the incorrect use by date applied of 22nd June.
“Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given.
“We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.”
The emergency warning was given out to Aldi stores across the UK except from Bathgate.
All the packets come in 500g plastic packaging with the Chinese seasoned variety having a barcode number of 4088600039213.
The BBQ Pork Loin Steaks barcode is 4088600559247.
When is meat not safe to eat?
EATING gone off meat can make you seriously ill so you must not ignore the warning signs.
If meat has passed it’s use-by date then don’t eat it.
You also shouldn’t consume meat that got a grey or geen tinge to it, or a bad smell – that’s a sign that it’s likely to have gone off.
According to NHS guidelines, you can make your meat last longer by freezing it before the use by date but you must make sure that you defrost it thoroughly when you do come to cook it.
Defrosted meat should be eaten within two days.
When storing raw meat in the fridge, make sure that it doesn’t drip onto other food.
The FSA says on their website: “Never eat food after the use-by date, even if it looks and smells ok, as it could make you very ill.
“After the use-by date, don’t eat, cook or freeze your food. And remember, you cannot smell the bacteria which make you ill.”
For more information on what to do if you think you’ve been affected by the urgent recall go online at www.aldi.co.uk or contact customer services on 0800 042 0800.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has previously explained why food and drink sometimes need to be recalled after being bought by customers.
The FSA say: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be withdrawn or recalled.”
They urged all shoppers to take messages seriously.
It comes as fellow supermarket giant Tesco urgently recalled a £1.15 lunch staple before issuing a “do not eat” warning over fears it may contain “pieces of glass”.
The supermarket recalled its own-brand Sandwich Pickle because the “possible presence of glass makes it unsafe to eat”.
What is a 'product recall'?
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be “withdrawn” or “recalled”.
Withdrawing a product means a shop will take it off the shelves – but if it is recalled, customers will be asked to return their purchase.
The Food Standards Agency issues notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
In some cases, a “Food Alert for Action” is issued. This tells local authorities what needs to be done on behalf of consumers.