News Outlets Continue to Post Confusing Information on Food Recalls

Have you ever noticed recent news articles that discuss a recall or a series of old recalls.  Well, you don't know its an old recall until you read through the entire article to find that FDA had issued the notice a month or more ago.  So many times I catch a headline, like the one recently released by Newsweek,  Aldi Food Recall Update: Customers in 37 States Told to 'Discard' Products.  Initially I think, 'wow, something new', only to find out that the article discusses a series of recalls occurring over the first half of the year, with many of the items discussed, already having been removed from commerce.

Why do news outlets, and these are primarily secondary news outlets, write these articles that are not upfront and factual on the recall issues being presented?  This can only create confusion for the customer.  A person may have bought an item recently and then reads this and questions whether it is part of this recall, or forgoes buying that item because they saw a picture of that item in a story about it being recalled.  As we know, most people do not read the entire article, or basically scan it where they are not picking up the fine details.

Further, posting the same recalls over and over for months gives people a sense that our food supply is less safe.  Along with this, other news outlets will then publish the same story days or weeks later.  This echo effect than adds to consumers feeling of concern.

So why do news outlets do this?  Lazy reporting?  Clickbait?  Or is it more sinister in trying to damage a company's brand?  Whatever the reason, this type of reporting is becoming more common.  Very unfortunate for consumers and businesses alike.

Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/aldi-food-recalls-list-2025-2096171
Aldi Food Recall Update: Customers in 37 States Told to 'Discard' Products
Published Jul 08, 2025 at 12:43 PM EDT
Updated Jul 09, 2025 at 1:09 AM EDT
By Daniel Orton
Editor, Live News
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Major food recalls recently announced by Aldi have impacted shoppers across 37 states, following safety alerts for undeclared allergens and contamination risks.

Aldi, in collaboration with product suppliers and federal authorities, called for the removal and immediate disposal of certain products from shelves to safeguard consumer health.

Notable recalls so far this year include Welby Vitamin B12 due to the presence of an undeclared peanut allergen and several food items, including Casa Mamita Churro Bites and Santa Monica Seafood Atlantic Salmon Portions, prompting advisories for customers to check their pantries and return or discard the affected goods.

Why It Matters

These widespread recalls underscore ongoing challenges in food safety, highlighting the risks that undeclared allergens and microbial contaminants pose to American consumers.

Allergen exposure—even in trace amounts—can trigger severe reactions in susceptible individuals, making prompt recall actions crucial.

Full List of Aldi Food Product Recalls in 2025

Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos

In association with Bestway Sandwiches Inc., Aldi voluntarily recalled Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos due to possible metal contamination. The affected 20-oz boxes (UPC 4061459337471, best by 07/03/25 and 09/25/25) were sold in 31 states. Consumers should discard or return them for a full refund.

Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas

Aldi, in coordination with Cargill Meat Solutions Corp, halted sales of Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas (16 oz trays) on April 21 due to possible metal contamination.

Affected products (UPC 4099100029352, use by 06/30/25 and 07/01/25) were sold in 15 states. Customers should discard or return items for a full refund.

Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing

Manufactured by Santa Monica Seafood, the product was pulled on May 27 after undeclared soy was detected. Impacted Aldi stores were located in California, Nevada, and Arizona. No related illnesses had been reported by the FDA as of the recall date.

Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream

Camerican International issued a voluntary recall on June 4 after identifying undeclared milk in the ingredient list. The product was distributed to Aldi stores in 13 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. No illnesses were reported at the time of recall.

Welby Vitamin B12

Recalled by RV Pharma on June 13 due to undeclared peanut allergen. Sold at Aldi locations in 37 states. Customers with allergies are advised to avoid consumption and return the product for a full refund.

What People Are Saying

Aldi, in a statement on the recall page of its website, said: "While ALDI is committed to providing only the best quality at the lowest prices, our top priority is the safety of you and your family. From developing stringent standards to working with trusted manufacturers on product quality and testing, every measure possible is taken to fulfill that promise."

Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, director at New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, previously told Newsweek: "The difference between someone who is allergic and someone who's not, really, at its core is that an allergic individual can come across something as innocuous as a small amount of the food, egg, peanut, milk, and ingest it. And while a normal person will just digest that and process it, an allergic person actually sees this as a foreign threat. And that triggers the allergic response, which can initially be associated with activation of what we think are these antibodies called IgE antibodies that recognize specifically that piece of food, be it protein or egg protein. And that then triggers these cells, called the mast cells, to release all these inflammatory mediators, like histamine and other kinds of mediators, like nutrients, which can have profound effects."

What Happens Next

Consumers who purchased any recalled Aldi products are advised to cease use and discard them immediately or return them to the store for a full refund.

Those who have experienced illness or an allergic reaction after consuming a recalled product should consult a healthcare professional and report incidents to the FDA's MedWatch program.

Ongoing recalls and updates will be posted on Aldi's official newsroom and at government-linked websites.