ALDI Recall History

ALDI Company Overview

ALDI, a grocery chain known for its cost-saving store model and budget-friendly prices, claims that its unique approach to product selection and store layout results in a significant impact both in-store and on the consumer's budget. The company asserts that it hand-selects and curates high-quality products to offer the best items at the best price, rather than providing multiple choices of the same item.

Established in 1976, ALDI's stated primary focus has been to provide high-quality food at the lowest possible prices. The company emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its decisions. It demonstrates this through its U.S. Code of Conduct, which it says is a testament to its dedication to integrity and effecting lasting change in communities.

ALDI asserts that it closely monitors the ingredients and materials of its products, adhering to strict guidelines to ensure organic, BPA-free, and GMO-free offerings. The company claims to be committed to human rights and fair labor practices, requiring its suppliers to comply with social standards in production.

The company also touts its 'Better-for-You' brands, which are designed to cater to various dietary interests, needs, or concerns, including organic, certified gluten-free products, and meats without antibiotics, added hormones, or animal byproducts.

ALDI traces its origins back to 1961, when the Albrecht Family opened the world’s first discount grocery store in Germany, maintaining a guiding principle that great quality should be paired with everyday low prices. The company’s history is marked by over 40 years of adhering to this principle.

ALDI, in association with Pet Brands Products, LLC, has been involved in offering pet products such as the Pure Being Cat Advent Calendars and Pure Being Dog Advent Calendars. However, they had to recall these products due to a potential choking hazard as a precautionary measure after receiving customer complaints. ALDI is known for taking the safety and integrity of its products seriously and advises customers to return affected products for a full refund. This incident underlines ALDI's commitment to product safety and quality as part of its wider business operations​

Has There Ever Been an ALDI Recall?

Yes, research from Petful shows that there has been an ALDI recall.

Our research team discovered an ALDI recall and Pet Brands Products, LLC on the date of December 9, 2021

Aldi is issuing this recall after receiving a “small number of customer complaints” about the pet treats that come in the advent calendars.

The grocery store chain, with more than 2,100 stores across the country, is selling more than 2 dozen types of advent calendars this year. These popular limited-edition calendars often sell out.

It is important to note that the dog and cat Pure Being Advent Calendars are the only ones that are part of this recall. Full December 9, 2021, ALDI Recall Article here.

The full list of ALDI recalls appears below.

ALDI Recall History

December 2021
Cause: Potential choking hazard. Announcement: Company news release dated Dec. 9, 2021 (archived here); FDA recall notice dated Jan. 4, 2022 (archived here) What was recalled: All dog and cat versions of the Pure Being Advent Calendars sold at Aldi stores in 5.15-ounce boxes during the 2021 holiday season with UPC codes 4099100267754 or 4099100267747

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