Aldi Recalls Popular Frozen Food After It’s Found to Contain Shrimp

Shrimp is a major allergen—and an unexpected ingredient for plant-based eaters.

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You don’t expect to find shellfish tucked away in a vegetarian meal, but that’s exactly what turned up in a popular frozen spring roll sold at Aldi.

On October 8, Seattle-based Tai Foong USA announced a recall of its Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls after discovering they contain shrimp. The recalled Veggie Spring Rolls were distributed to Aldi stores nationwide.

Tai Foong announced the recall after discovering that its shrimp spring rolls had been inadvertently packaged in boxes labeled as Vegetable Spring Rolls. For plant-based eaters and anyone who doesn't like shrimp, the mislabeled spring rolls will be an unpleasant surprise. If someone who’s allergic to shellfish unknowingly eats the shrimp spring rolls, the consequences could be fatal.

As of this morning, October 9, Aldi has removed all of the affected Fusia spring rolls from its stores, but the shrimp spring rolls could still be in your freezer at home.

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How To Identify the Recalled Spring Rolls 

Here’s what you need to know when you check the labels of any spring rolls purchased at Aldi. For help determining whether your specific product is affected, refer to our food recall guide.

• Product Name: Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls
• Package Size: 10-ounce vacuum-sealed plastic bag 
• UPC: 4099100222258
• Best Before Date: 05/17/2027
• Distribution: Aldi stores in 40 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia

What To Do With Any Recalled Spring Rolls

If you bought this product and you or someone in your household has a shellfish allergy, toss the spring rolls immediately. You can also return it to your Aldi store for a full refund. (The same goes for anyone who is a vegetarian or doesn't like shrimp.) If you don’t have an allergy to shellfish, this product is safe to eat.

If you have questions about this recall, consider contacting Tai Foong USA directly at 206-883-2317, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or via email at bcox@northernchef.com.

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