Aldi Recalls 7,894 Spinach Bites for Rodent Hair

Aldi has recalled nearly 8,000 units of a popular frozen spinach snack sold at its stores in Maryland and Pennsylvania due to potential contamination with rodent hair, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration.

The voluntary recall, initiated by Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc. on January 16, 2026, targets the company's Simply Nature Spinach Bites, packaged in 12-ounce boxes. The affected products bear lot number G25CF02B and UPC code 4099100247992. The FDA classified the recall as Class II this week, indicating that consumption of the product could lead to temporary or medically reversible health effects, though the risk of serious adverse consequences remains remote. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The spinach bites, marketed as a child-friendly option, are frozen and shaped like stars or dinosaurs, wrapped in plastic for easy preparation. They were distributed exclusively to Aldi locations in the specified states. Officials estimate 7,894 units were impacted, and the recall remains active as the company works to remove the products from shelves.

Consumers who purchased the affected items are urged not to consume them and to...