Indian consumers who purchased festive treats from Aldi stores need to immediately check their pantries as the supermarket chain has issued an urgent recall for two popular holiday bark products. The recall comes after discovering potentially life-threatening undeclared allergens in the items.
What Products Are Being Recalled?
On Wednesday, November 26, Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL voluntarily pulled two specific holiday treats from Aldi shelves across the United States. The affected products include Choceur Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark and Choceur Cookie Butter Holiday Bark, both sold in 5-ounce bags.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the pecan bark may contain undeclared wheat, while the cookie butter bark may contain undeclared pecans. This labeling error poses significant health risks to consumers with specific food allergies.
Serious Health Risks Identified
People with wheat allergies face serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the pecan bark variant, according to the FDA release. Similarly, individuals allergic to pecans risk severe health consequences from consuming the cookie butter bark.
The FDA investigation revealed that the allergen mix-up resulted from a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging process. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue to date.
How to Identify Recalled Products
Consumers should immediately check their holiday treat purchases for the following identification details:
Cookie Butter Holiday Bark
Lot number: 29225
Best by: 05/2026
Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark
Lot number: 29225
Best by: 08/2026
Both products were distributed nationwide through Aldi grocery stores, specifically in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
What Should Consumers Do?
If you have purchased either of these recalled products, immediately discard them or return to your local Aldi store for a full refund. Do not consume these items if you have wheat or pecan allergies, as the consequences could be severe.
This recall serves as an important reminder for all consumers, especially those with food allergies, to always check product labels and stay informed about food safety alerts. While no incidents have been reported yet, taking prompt action is crucial to prevent potential health emergencies.
