SUPERMARKET kings Aldi have been forced to recall two of their favorite meat products after labeling them with the wrong best before date.
The warning was made as a precaution to customers due to the urgent error on the packaging that could potentially lead to serious errors health problems if they are not noticed.
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Customers who have purchased the Ashfields Chinese Pork Loin Steaks or the BBQ Pork Loin Steaks should check their meat as soon as possible as if it has a best before date of June 22 it should be thrown away.
Aldi has advised all its customers not to eat the delicious food as it could be unsafe to eat.
They also clarified that the warning does not apply to all Ashfields products.
An official Aldi notice was issued saying: “Out of an abundance of caution, our supplier is recalling Chinese pork loin steaks and barbecue products
Pork Loin Steaks because the incorrect expiration date of June 22 has been applied to a small number of products.
“Customers are asked to return this product to their nearest store where a full refund will be issued.
“We apologize that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your cooperation.”
The emergency alert was issued to Aldi stores across the UK, excluding Bathgate.
All packages are supplied in a 500 gram plastic packaging, with the Chinese spicy variant having the barcode number 4088600039213.
The barcode of BBQ Pork Loin Steaks is 4088600559247.
When is meat not safe to eat?
Eating meat can make you seriously ill, so you shouldn't ignore the warning signs.
If meat is past its expiration date, do not eat it.
You should also avoid consuming meat that has a gray or no tint, or has a bad odor – that's a sign that it's probably spoiled.
According to NHS guidelinesYou can extend the shelf life of your meat by freezing it before its use-by date, but you should make sure you thaw it properly before cooking it.
Thawed meat should be eaten within two days.
When storing raw meat in the refrigerator, make sure it does not drip onto other food.
The FSA say on their website: 'Never eat food after the expiry date, even if it looks and smells good, as it can make you very ill.
“After the expiration date, you should not eat, cook, or freeze your food. And remember, you can't smell the bacteria that are making you sick.”
For more information about what to do if you think you are affected by the emergency recall, go online to www.aldi.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 0800 042 0800.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has previously explained why food and drink sometimes have to be recalled after being purchased by customers.
The FSA says: “If there is a problem with a food product that prevents it from being sold, it may be withdrawn or recalled.”
They urged all shoppers to take messages seriously.
It comes as fellow supermarket giant Tesco previously urgently recalled a £1.15 lunch item issuing a “do not eat” warning. for fear it might contain “pieces of glass”.
The supermarket recalled its own brand of Sandwich Pickle because the “possible presence of glass makes it unsafe to eat.”
What is a 'product recall'?
If there is a problem with a food product that prevents it from being sold, it can be “withdrawn” or “recalled.”
Discontinuing a product means that a store removes it from the shelves, but if it is recalled, customers are asked to return their purchase.
The Food Standards Agency issues notices to inform consumers and local authorities of food-related issues.
In some cases a “Food Alert for Action” is issued. This tells local authorities what needs to be done on behalf of the consumer.