Product recallFSA
Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu recalled over mould or spoilage
Aldi is recalling Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu because of a temperature control issue that could potentially spoil the product, which may be unsafe to eat. The issue only affects product sold at a limited number of Aldi stores in the Midlands.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu 200 g
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 13 April 2023
- 14 April 2023
What to do now
Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu has been recalled because mould, yeast or spoilage has been found in some packs.
- Do not eat it, even if your pack looks fine.
- Do not open a bulging or leaking container.
- Return it to Aldi, where you should get your money back, or bin it.
- Check the freezer and cupboards for other packs with the same details, including anything you have decanted or portioned.
Why it matters. Spoiled food is not always dangerous, but mould can produce toxins and a swollen or fizzing pack can mean the product has not been kept stable. The agency treats it as unfit to eat.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-06-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Aldi is recalling Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu because of a temperature control issue that could potentially spoil the product, which may be unsafe to eat. The issue only affects product sold at a limited number of Aldi stores in the Midlands.
The risk
Insufficient temperature control may result in spoilage of the product which may be unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Aldi is recalling the above product from affected stores only. Point of sale notices will only be displayed in affected Aldi stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Aldi store from where it was bought for a full refund. A full list of affected stores is available on the Aldi website at Product Notices (aldi.co.uk). For further information please visit help.aldi.co.uk or contact customer services on 08000420800
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu been recalled?
Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu has been recalled because mould, yeast or spoilage has been found in some packs. Spoiled food is not always dangerous, but mould can produce toxins and a swollen or fizzing pack can mean the product has not been kept stable. The agency treats it as unfit to eat.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the use by on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it, even if your pack looks fine. Do not open a bulging or leaking container.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Where was Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu sold?
The notice names Aldi. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
