Aldi mac & cheese recall underway. Why you should check for product

Aldi has initiated a nationwide recall of Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese after more than 58,000 cases were found to contain an undeclared allergen. The recall covers 58,405 cases, with nine meals per case, equating to 525,645 individual meals. The FDA classed the recall as Class II, indicating a potential for temporary or reversible health effects in some individuals. BEF Foods Inc., the manufacturer, began the recall in March and Aldi said it moved quickly to remove affected products from store shelves. The recall product is Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, Aldi Original, fully cooked.

Customers who bought the recalled items can receive a full refund with proof of purchase or return the product to the store. The recall covers Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese produced with soy lecithin. The company notes Michigan has 123 Aldi locations and 2,677 stores nationwide. Soy lecithin may trigger reactions in those with soy allergies, and affected individuals should seek medical care. Product codes impacted include L4839705, SUL4839706, and SUL4853771.