UK supermarket Aldi is recalling its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets, says the Foods Standards Agency, due to a possible health risk over the festive snack
Customers of a major UK supermarket are being urged to return a festive food item due to a health risk.
The Food Standards Agency says that a recall has been issued by Aldi for its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets due to a danger posed for people with an allergy or intolerance to eggs.
“Aldi is recalling Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets because the product contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg,” says a statement from the Foods Standards Agency.
The recall refers to the 278g packs with a use by date of December 15, 2025. Aldi has said that customers should return the product and they will be given a full refund. It states: “As a precautionary measure our supplier is recalling Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets because the product is labelled incorrectly and contains an undeclared allergen (eggs).
“Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given. We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation.”
And the message from the food watchdog continues: “Aldi is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”
And it tells customers: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg do not eat it. Instead return it to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund. For further details, please visit help.aldi.co.uk or contact customer services on 0800 042 0800.
“Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.”
