Aldi salmon recalled over fears of ‘life-threatening’ risk

Supermarket chain Aldi brand salmon sold in the US has been recalled because it may contain an undeclared allergen that can cause a life-threatening reaction.

Santa Monica Seafood voluntarily recalled its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing on Saturday due to fears they may have soy.

The affected salmon were sold in 16-ounce portions and have a use or freeze by date of June 2. The product date was printed on the white part of labels at the front of the package and under the product picture.

They were distributed at Aldi stores in Arizona, California and Nevada.

There have been no reports of consumers becoming sick from eating the stuffed salmon.

The supplier based in Rancho Dominguez, California, discovered the issue while doing a routine inspection of label proofs.

‘This recall was initiated because the product contains soy, a known allergen, but the packaging does not list it as an ingredient,’ stated an announcement by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for protecting public health in the nation.

‘This labeling error means that individuals with a soy allergy may unknowingly consume the product.’

Customers have been advised to return the item to an Aldi store for a full refund.

Anyone with questions should call Santa Monica Seafood.

People who have a soy allergy or severe sensitivity to it ‘risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product’, stated the FDA.

A soy allergic reaction can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting, indigestion and even anaphylaxis, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

It comes just over a week after three Spar chicken products were recalled in the UK because they were found to have the bacterium Listeria monocytogene bacterium, which can cause diarrhoea and meningitis. Customers were asked to return the products, which include cooked chicken pieces, cooked chicken slices and cooked chicken fillets.

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