USDA Issues Warning About Beef Sold at Aldi

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns that raw beef sold at Aldi may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically soft, clear plastic. 

FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

The raw beef item in question was produced on July 25, 2023, and was sold in approximately 1.5-pound plastic tray packages containing “USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM ALDI, BEEF FOR CARNE PICADA” with a “Use or Freeze by” date of Aug. 22, 2023, Julian Date 206, and time stamp between 08:43 through 09:23.

The product bears the establishment number Est. 85M on the back label. The product was available in select Aldi grocery stores nationwide.

According to FSIS, the problem was discovered and Aldi notified FSIS that it received a complaint from a retail store that soft, clear plastic was noticed in the product.               

There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.   

FSIS said it is concerned that some of the product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume them. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the public health alert can call Cargill at 844-419-1574.