If you’ve bought stuffed salmon from Aldi recently, especially if you reside in California, Nevada, or Arizona, you may need to stop and go to your kitchen. A massive recall has been issued for a popular fish product sold in these states due to a potentially deadly health risk.
The item in question is Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing, packaged under the Santa Monica Seafood label. It has been voluntarily recalled after the detection of a severe labeling error: undeclared soy in the stuffing.
Why the recall happened
Santa Monica Seafood discovered the problem during a routine label review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. Soy was present in the ingredients of the product but not listed on the package. This is a serious omission.
If you or someone in your household is allergic to soy, eating this salmon can lead to anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening and hazardous reaction. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, swelling of the throat, hives, abdominal upset, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Even if there’s no one in your household allergic to soy, it’s always a good idea to look at the package and take appropriate action if needed.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
You can recognize the recalled salmon by looking for the “use by” date of June 2, 2025. The date is printed on the white part of the label on the front of the package, below the product image.
Only boxes with this specific date are part of the recall. If you see this date on your salmon box, don’t eat it.
What you should do next
If you do have one of the affected packages, return it to your nearest Aldi store. The company is offering a full refund or exchange, no questions asked.
While there have been no illnesses reported so far, the FDA is urging shoppers to take this recall seriously. If you do have any questions, you can also contact Santa Monica Seafood directly for advice or information.
A reminder to always read food labels
This recall is a result of a good reminder to read labels carefully, especially if you or a family member suffers from a food allergy. While food safety inspections like this one exist to catch mistakes, it’s always best to double-check.
Therefore, if you’ve bought stuffed salmon from Aldi in California, Nevada, or Arizona recently, simply take a look at the package. It could just keep you and your family safe.
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