USDA Recalls 9,000 Pounds of Aldi Meatballs for Metal Fragments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a nationwide recall on Sunday of more than 9,000 pounds of frozen Italian-style meatballs sold at Aldi stores, due to possible contamination with metal fragments. The recall affects products produced by Rosina Food Products Inc. in West Seneca, New York, and targets items that may pose a choking or injury hazard if consumed.

The issue came to light after a consumer reported finding metal fragments in the meatballs, prompting the company to initiate the voluntary recall. According to the FSIS, the affected products were manufactured on July 30, 2025, and distributed to Aldi locations across the country. No illnesses or injuries have been confirmed in connection with the products, but the agency classified the recall as Class I, its highest risk level, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from consumption.

The recalled items are 32-ounce bags of Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs, containing approximately 64 meatballs per package. They bear a best-by date of October 30, 2026, and timestamps ranging from 1708 to 1820 printed on the back of the...