Aldi recalls Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream over undeclared wheat gluten

Aldi has recalled its Giannis Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream after the supermarket and the Food Standards Agency warned the product contains undeclared wheat gluten, posing a health risk to people with coeliac disease or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. The recall affects 500ml tubs with a best-before date of 14 August 2027, and applies to Aldi stores in England, Scotland and Wales.

The FSA said the presence of wheat gluten that is not listed on the label makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. Aldi has instructed customers who have bought the affected tubs not to eat them if they have a relevant allergy or intolerance, and to return the product to their nearest store for a full refund. Point-of-sale notices explaining the recall will be displayed in stores selling the product.

Aldi said its supplier is recalling the Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream because it contains the allergen wheat gluten which is not listed on the packaging. The retailer apologised for the error, saying, "We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your cooperation." The FSA’s...