Karmactive StaffWhen plastic turns up in your sandwich filling, it’s time to check your fridge. That’s exactly what Aldi shoppers need to do following a recent food safety alert.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on June 28, 2025, that BM Foods Ltd is recalling Aldi’s 400g Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings. The affected product has batch code 50328453 with a use-by date of 04/07/2025.
“If you have bought any of the above products, do not consume them,” states the FSA in its official alert. The agency explains that pieces of plastic found in the chicken present a choking hazard and make the product “unsafe to eat.”
The recall affects packages sold at Aldi stores across the UK. According to the FSA notice, no injuries related to this contamination have been reported as of the alert date.
Customers who purchased the affected chicken are advised to return it to any Aldi store for a full refund. The FSA alert confirms that no receipt is necessary for customers to get their money back.
The contamination involves plastic fragments in the chicken product. While the FSA alert doesn’t specify how the contamination was detected, it clearly outlines the potential risk to consumers.
Physical contamination in food products can happen during various stages of food production and packaging. When such issues are identified, the recall system helps remove potentially harmful products from circulation.
For this specific recall, the FSA’s instructions are straightforward: don’t eat the product and return it to the store for a refund.
The batch code and use-by date are the critical identifiers for this recall. Only products with batch code 50328453 and use-by date 04/07/2025 are affected by this safety alert.
Consumers with questions about this recall can visit the FSA website for the complete recall notice. The FSA maintains a food alerts page at food.gov.uk where all current notices are published.
The FSA alert specifies that this recall applies to the particular product and batch number mentioned. The recall notice focuses specifically on this chicken product from BM Foods Ltd.Food recalls are an important part of ensuring consumer safety. When potential hazards are identified, removing affected products from circulation helps protect the public from possible harm.
For the most up-to-date information on this and other food recalls, consumers should check the official FSA food alerts page.
Aldi customers who have this product at home should check the packaging against the details in the recall notice. The batch code and use-by date can be found printed on the package.This recall demonstrates how the UK food safety system works to identify potential hazards in food products and communicate important safety information to consumers. The food industry continues to explore alternatives to reduce plastic packaging in food products.
