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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Frozen Peas Recalled Due to the Potential for Listeria Contamination

The grocery outlet Aldi is recalling bagged frozen peas after their supplier, Lakeside Foods, notified them of potential Listeria contamination.

While proper cooking would eliminate Listeria, concern would be used in an application where uncooked peas were used, such as a salad.  Freezing during storage and shipment prevents growth, however, if thawed and held at refrigeration temperature or warmer, there can be growth which increases the risk.

FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm551132.htm
In Association with Lakeside Foods, Inc., ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas
For Immediate Release
April 4, 2017
Contact
Consumers Lakeside Foods, Inc.  1-800-466-3834
Media Kelsey Williamson  kwilliamson@webershandwick.com (312) 988-2087

Announcement

In cooperation with Lakeside Foods, Inc., and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI has voluntarily recalled Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Upon notification from the supplier, ALDI immediately removed the affected product from its stores.

The potentially affected product is packaged in a 16 oz. bag, has the UPC code 041498164294 and contains one of the following packaging codes and best by dates on the back of the bag:

Packaging Codes Best By Date DC17038 PLAB6176 08/2018
DC27038 PLAB6176 08/2018
DC27038 BNAF7286 08/2018
DC37038 BNAF7286 08/2018
DC47038 PLAC6216 08/2018
DC57038 PLAC6216 08/2018

The Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas were sold at ALDI locations in the following states:
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • West Virginia

To date, no illnesses related to this product have been reported, and no other ALDI products are affected by this recall.

ALDI takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Customers who have questions about this recall may contact Lakeside Foods, Inc., at 1-800-466-3834, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central time.

ALDI sincerely regrets any inconvenience and concern this voluntary recall may cause.

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