You wouldn’t expect to find shellfish hidden in a vegetarian meal, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in a popular frozen spring roll sold at Aldi.
Tai Foong USA, based in Seattle, launched on October 8th announced a recall of its Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls after finding out they contain shrimp. The recalled veggie spring rolls were distributed to Aldi branches nationwide.
Tai Foong announced the recall after discovering that its shrimp spring rolls were accidentally packaged in boxes labeled “” Vegetable spring rolls. For plant-based eaters and anyone who doesn’t like shrimp, the mislabeled spring rolls will come as an unpleasant surprise. If someone who is allergic to shellfish If someone unknowingly eats the shrimp spring rolls, it could have fatal consequences.
As of this morning, October 9th, Aldi has removed all affected Fusia spring rolls from its stores, however the prawn spring rolls may still be in your home freezer.
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How to identify the recalled spring rolls
Here’s what you need to know when checking the labels of any spring rolls you buy at Aldi. To determine if your specific product is affected, read our food recall guide.
- Product name: Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls
- Pack size: Vacuum sealed 10 ounce plastic bag
- UPC: 4099100222258
- Best before[date: May 17, 2027
- Distribution: Aldi stores in 40 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia
What to do with recalled spring rolls?
If you purchased this product and you or someone in your household has a shellfish allergy, throw away the spring rolls immediately. You can also return it to your Aldi store and receive a full refund. (The same goes for anyone who is vegetarian or doesn’t like shrimp.) If you don’t have an allergy to shellfish, this product is safe to eat.
If you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact Tai Foong USA directly at 206-883-2317, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, or by email (email protected).
