Aldi issues huge recall for mac and cheese packages across US after ‘severe’ health risk

WorldFood
16 Jun 2026 • 4:16 AM MYT
The Independent
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Aldi issues huge recall for mac and cheese packages across US after ‘severe’ health risk

  • BEF Foods, Inc. has recalled 58,405 cases of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese nationwide due to an undeclared soy lecithin allergen.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration upgraded the recall to a Class II on June 10, signifying that consuming the product can pose a serious health risk.
  • The affected macaroni and cheese, sold exclusively at Aldi stores, includes 525,645 individual 20-ounce packages.
  • Soy lecithin, derived from soybeans, is among the nine major food allergens in the U.S., with reactions potentially leading to severe, life-threatening symptoms.
  • This recall is one of several recent food safety incidents, including Kettle Cuisine's Minestrone Soup for undeclared shrimp and The Coffee Connexion Co.'s Alfredo sauce for potential salmonella.

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