USDA alert: Pork product sold at Aldi may contain metal. Check your freezer for these carnitas right now
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The USDA has issued a health alert regarding a pre-cooked, frozen pork carnitas product sold exclusively at Aldi stores, advising consumers to discard or return the product. Manufactured by Cargill Meat Solutions, the alert was prompted after equipment damage potentially contaminated the pork with metal pieces. Although currently there have been no reported injuries, consumers are encouraged to check for products produced between April 1-2, 2025, with use-by dates of June 30 or July 1, 2025. Affected customers are advised to contact Cargill or USDA for further assistance.
The USDA has issued a health alert for pre-cooked frozen pork carnitas sold at Aldi, which may contain metal contaminants, urging consumers to dispose of the product.
Cargill Meat Solutions, which manufactures the affected pork carnitas for Aldi, discovered the issue during routine maintenance, leading to contamination by metal pieces.
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