Aldi issues urgent recall of steak over ‘possible health risk’

Aldi has recalled one of its steak ranges over possible allergy risks that were not mentioned on the label.

The warning was issued over its Ashfields 30 Day Matured Thin Cut Beef Steaks because it contains milk, due to a packaging mistake. 

The Food Standards Agency said: ‘This product contains milk, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.’

Aldi wrote in the recall notice: ‘We apologize that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.’

The supermarket has also issued a notice to customers explaining why the product is being recalled and telling them what to do if they bought it.

Packs weighing 360g with a use-by date of October 26 should be avoided, the FSA said.

Milk allergy can trigger symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting or even life-threatening anaphylaxis in severe cases.

Accidental exposure poses serious risks for those with allergies, making accurate food labelling essential.

It comes after Aldi issued a similar recall warning this weekend for a range of its custard tarts because they may have contained hazelnuts, sesame and soya, which were not mentioned on the label.

The FSA wrote: ‘If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance listed above do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.’

Aldi’s recalls this weekend come days after it also pulled 500ml Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream because it contains wheat, which isn’t mentioned on the label.

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