Alert: Aldi Recalls Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese Due to Undeclared Allergen
Aldi has issued a recall for over 500,000 packages of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese due to an undeclared allergen. The Food and Drug Administration announced that BEF Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese because it may contain soy lecithin, which can be harmful to individuals with soy allergies or sensitivities. The ingredient was not listed on the packaging. The product was sold in 20-ounce packages with a paper sleeve at Aldi stores across the country. The recall was initially issued on March 23 and was later classified as a Class II recall by the FDA on June 10.
Customers who have purchased the affected macaroni and cheese are advised not to consume it and to return it to the store for a refund. The recall includes specific product codes that can be found on the outer sleeve of the packaging. The codes are as follows: SUL4839705; SUL4839706; SUL4853771; SUL4853772; SUL4854698; SUL4854700; SUL4854701; SUL4855698; SUL4855699; SUL4855700; SUL4857735; SUL4857736; SUL4857737; SUL4857784; SUL4857785; SUL4866750; SUL4866751; SUL4866752; SUL4866781; SUL4866782; SUL4866783; SUL4866784; SUL4872813; SUL4872814; SUL4872815; SUL4873787; SUL4873788; SUL4886739; SUL4886740; SUL4887698; SUL4887699.
In conclusion, Aldi's recall of the Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese serves as a precautionary measure to protect consumers with soy allergies or sensitivities. It is essential for customers who have purchased the affected product to return it for a refund and avoid consuming it to prevent any potential health risks.