Thousands of cases of a popular Aldi dessert have been recalled because they may be contaminated with glass fragments.
Lactalis, a dairy production company based in Canada, issued a recall of about 2,800 cases of crème brûlée desserts sold at Aldi stores in several U.S. states, according to an enforcement report from the Food and Drug Administration.
The impacted desserts are sold under the Specially Selected brand and are kept refrigerated. According to the enforcement report, they have been pulled from shelves because they “may contain foreign objects, specifically glass.”
The company initiated the recall in mid-April, but the FDA categorized it as a Class II recall on April 28. A Class II recall indicates that the use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary, reversible adverse health effects, according to the FDA.
Which Aldi Desserts Have Been Recalled?
Only some of the Specially Selected crème brûlée desserts have been recalled. The impacted items can be identified by their use-by date, barcode number, or product number on the packaging:
- Best before/use by date: 5/9/2026
- Product number: 710298-4099100342826
- Barcode: 4099100342826
In What States Were the Recalled Aldi Desserts Sold?
The recalled desserts were sold at Aldi stores in the following states:
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- New York
- Virginia
What to Do If You Have the Recalled Aldi Dessert
Aldi and Lactalis have not specified whether customers who have the recalled crème brûlée can get a refund or should discard the product.
The recall has been categorized by the FDA under Class II, meaning the impacted product can cause temporary health consequences but is not likely to cause a serious health issue.
Reporting by Melina Khan, USA TODAY / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
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