Aldi issues urgent recall of popular item over allergy fears
An ice cream which was sold at Aldi in several locations across Australia is being recalled due to allergy fears.
Aldi has issued a recall for its one-litre tubs of Indulge Butterscotch Pear Gourmet Ice Cream due to the presence of the undeclared allergen, peanut.
The issue arose after incorrect packaging was used.
According to the recall notice issued by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand, the best-before date on the affected products is 09/05/2023.
The ice cream had been sold at Aldi stores in NSW, Queensland and the ACT.
"Any consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed," the notice said.
"Consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to any ALDI store for a full refund."
Peanuts most common food allergy in childhood
On Aldi's website, it says the company has "stringent standards" in place and has ongoing independent quality testing.
"On rare occasions, questions regarding a product's quality, safety or errors in packaging or shipment do arise in the retail world," the supermarket giant said.
Aldi says any product that does not meet either the government's or the company's standards will be removed from sale.
According to Queensland Health, peanut allergies are one of the most common food allergies in childhood.
In Australia, three in 100 children have a peanut allergy and in some people, even a tiny amount of peanuts – whether they are touched, breathed in or eaten – can cause a life-threatening reaction.
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