Aldi urgently recalls popular food that 'may have been tampered with' as major probe launched

Aldi Ireland has issued a major product recall notice for a popular food item that “may contain metal pieces” after possibly being “tampered with”.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued an alert for Village Bakery 8 White Tortilla Wraps, which were sold in the supermarket for €1.19.

It said: “All best before dates of Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White are being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces as the product may have been tampered with.”

The wraps have since been removed from supermarket shelves and recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. The recall affects all batches and all best before dates, up to and including April 29, 2024.

Customers are advised not to eat the product. Anyone who has the affected item at home can return it to any Aldi supermarket for a refund.

Aldi confirmed that a police investigation has been launched. A spokesperson said: “As there is an active police investigation we are not able to comment any further on this matter at this time.”

Recall of Village Bakery White Tortilla Wraps due to the possible presence of metal pieces

The supermarket has apologised for any inconvenience. It said: “Please note that the following Emergency Withdrawal and Public Product Recall has taken place because this product may have been contaminated with pieces of metal.

“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. No other Aldi products are affected.

“Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store, where a full refund will be given. We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation. Customer services can be contacted on 1800 991 828 in Ireland.”

Aldi’s supplier, Signature Flatbreads, says it is working with relevant food and police agencies to investigate the cause of the “contamination”.

It said in a statement: “Signature Flatbreads is taking the precautionary step of recalling Aldi Village Bakery 8 Tortilla Wraps White because of a possible presence of metal, as the product may have been tampered with. The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.

“Signature Flatbreads UK are working with the relevant food and police agencies to investigate the cause of the contamination. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

“Customers who have bought the product with a best before date of before and including April 29, 2024 should not eat it. Instead, they should return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

“This is an isolated incident. No other Aldi or Signature Flatbreads UK products are affected.”

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