Aldis Frozen Meatball Recall: USDA Pulls Nearly 9,500 Pounds Over Metal Contamination

The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for ready-to-eat frozen meatballs distributed to aldis nationwide after Rosina Food Products, Inc. recalled approximately 9, 462 pounds of product that may contain metal fragments. The recall matters because the affected items are fully cooked, have a long shelf life and may still be in consumers’ freezers.

What products are included in the recall

The recall covers a specific ready-to-eat frozen meatball product line. Key details provided about the affected product are:

• Product packaging: 32-oz. printed poly film bag packages of fully cooked frozen Bremer FAMILY SIZE ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS, noted to contain about 64 meatballs per package.
• Label markers: packages with a "BEST BY" date of 10/30/26 and timestamps between 17: 08 through 18: 20 printed on the back of the label.
• Inspection mark: the products bear establishment number EST. 4286B inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• Shelf life and production: the affected products were produced on July 30, 2025, and have a 15-month shelf life.

The problem was identified after a consumer complaint about metal fragments found in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury tied to these meatballs; anyone concerned about a possible injury is advised to contact a health care provider.

Aldis stores, consumer guidance and next steps

An employee at a Westfield store said the items were immediately taken off the shelves and pointed to display freezers as evidence of removal. The federal agency is concerned that the ready-to-eat meatballs may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers.

Consumers who purchased the affected packages are urged not to consume them. Options provided for affected packages are to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. The federal agency will conduct recall effectiveness checks to verify that the recalling firm notifies customers and removes the product from commerce.

Retail distribution lists for the recall will be posted on the agency’s website when available. Consumers with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854). For those who need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, an electronic complaint system is available for submissions.

Shoppers who believe they have purchased the recalled Bremer FAMILY SIZE ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS should check their freezers and follow the guidance above. The recall remains an active consumer-safety action and details may evolve as the agency and the recalling firm complete effectiveness checks.