Aldi shoppers, it’s time to check your freezers. One type of frozen meatballs sold at Aldi was just recalled because it may contain pieces of metal, according to a recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Here’s everything you need to know about the recalled product, including how to get a refund if you have a bag.
What’s Wrong With the Meatballs?
The recalled Aldi frozen meatballs “may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal,” according to the FSIS. In total, the manufacturer is recalling 9,462 pounds of the meatballs.
The problem was found after a consumer complained to the FSIS about finding metal fragments in the meatballs. Thankfully, there haven’t been any reports of injury or illness due to the recalled products so far.
Which Aldi Meatballs Were Recalled?
Bremer Italian Style Meatballs, manufactured by Rosina Food Products for Aldi, are the only meatballs affected by the recall. Here are the details to look for on your package.
- 32-ounce packages labeled “Family Size Italian Style Meatballs”
- “About 64 meatballs per package” on the front of the bag
- Best By date of 10/30/26
- Timestamps 17:08 through 18:20 printed on the back of the label
- Establishment number 4286B inside the USDA mark of inspection
The recalled Bremer Italian Style Meatballs were produced on July 30, 2025, and have a 15-month shelf life. According to a recall notice posted on Aldi’s website, they were sold at Aldi locations in 35 states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Nevada
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Washington, DC
The affected Bremer meatballs have been pulled from the shelves at Aldi and are no longer available for purchase.
What Should I Do if I Have the Recalled Bremer Meatballs?
If you have any of the Bremer family size Italian style meatballs that match the product information above, the FSIS and Aldi are advising you to not consume them. You can throw them away, or return them to an Aldi for a full refund.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the recall can contact Rosina Food Products directly at 1-888-767-4621 or [email protected].
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