Aldi in product recall as shoppers warned 'don't eat' item amid police probe

The budget supermarket titan has issued a warning to customers, urging them not to consume a recalled bakery item - its Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White - due to concerns of potential tampering.

The offending item was pulled from the shelves last month, over fears there of the "possible presence of metal" within the wraps which "may have been tampered with". The issue affects all Best Before dates up until April 29, 2024, of the Signature Flatbreads UK item, available in a packet size of 8x62g.

Customers who've purchased the item are being urged to return it to their local Aldi outlet. Warning posters dot Aldi shops that offer these wraps, cautioning shoppers against consuming them.

The supermarket has also revealed that the recall is tied to an "active police investigation".

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"All our products go through rigorous safety and quality checks," Aldi said previously. "We are recalling this product as a precautionary measure. As there is an active police investigation we are not able to comment any further on this matter at this time."

Aldi has confirmed that the wraps have been recalled from all its stores, while issuing an apology to customers "that this product did not meet our normal high standards". If you have bought the item in question, you can return it for a full refund, and for more information, Aldi's customer services can be reached on 0800 042 0800.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) revealed that Signature Flatbreads UK is "working with the relevant food and police agencies to investigate the cause of the contamination". It also reassured that no other products from Aldi or Signature Flatbreads UK are affected by the issue.

Aldi confirmed its supplier is recalling Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White and no other Aldi products are affected.

Aldi spokesperson Justin Moll said: "As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White because this product may have been contaminated with pieces of metal. We would like to reassure our customers that no other Aldi products are affected and we apologise for any inconvenience caused."

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