Aldi Recalls Popular Freezer Burger Over Dangerous Undeclared Allergen Risk
Hey everyone, I want to bring your attention to an important product recall that's been making headlines this week. Aldi has just announced an urgent recall of one of its popular summer BBQ essentials – the Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers , sold for £3.29. The reason? A potentially serious labelling issue involving an undeclared allergen: gluten.
Now, if you’re someone with coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance, this is not just a minor oversight—it could be dangerous. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition affecting about 1 in 100 people in the UK. When someone with coeliac eats gluten, even in small amounts, their immune system goes into attack mode, damaging their gut. It can lead to everything from chronic fatigue and stomach pain to serious complications like anaemia and long-term nutritional deficiencies. That’s why accurate allergen labelling is absolutely critical.
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The issue here is that these burgers contain gluten , but the packaging fails to mention it anywhere. This could easily mislead shoppers into thinking the product is safe when it's not. Aldi’s official statement says, “As a precautionary measure, our supplier is recalling the product due to incorrect labelling.” They’re urging customers not to consume the product if they are allergic or intolerant to gluten, and to return it to any Aldi store for a full refund—no receipt needed.
The affected product has the barcode 4088600410098 and a use-by date at the end of May 2026. If you’ve got this in your freezer, double-check right now. It’s already been pulled from Aldi’s Bathgate store shelves, but there’s a good chance it’s still sitting in a lot of homes.
This isn't Aldi’s only recall this year either. Across the UK and even in the US, Aldi has had to recall multiple items due to undeclared allergens and even possible metal contamination. Everything from chilli sauces to vitamin supplements and even taquitos have been flagged. While Aldi has stated that these are precautionary measures to ensure safety, it does raise questions about how rigorously these items are being quality-checked before hitting shelves.
If you or someone in your household is gluten-sensitive, coeliac, or just careful about what you eat, please be extra cautious. It’s also a good reminder for everyone to always read food labels carefully and stay informed about recalls like this one.
If you need more info or help, Aldi has set up a hotline at 0800 042 0800 , and there’s a webform available on their official recall notice page too.
Bottom line—check your freezer, stay alert, and spread the word. It might just save someone from a serious health scare.
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