Aldi issues urgent warning against consuming a specific private-label ice cream due to undeclared wheat (gluten) content. The affected product, Gianni’s Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream, poses a health risk to individuals with coeliac disease or wheat (gluten) allergies. Consumers are advised not to consume the ice cream with a best-before date of August 14, 2027. Aldi urges affected customers to return the product to their nearest store for a full refund.
The alert spans Aldi stores in England, Scotland, and Wales, with the retailer expressing regret for the non-compliance with its quality standards. This recall falls under the oversight of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the UK agency safeguarding public health concerning food safety. FSA issues allergy alerts when products fail to meet allergen labeling requirements or pose allergy risks.
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