Important asparagus recall at Aldi due to glass splinters

Recall at Aldi Nord: Asparagus in glasses may contain broken glass

The Aldi Nord supplier "MERKUR Foreign Trade" has initiated a product recall "King's Crown asparagus sections, 314 ml glass". The glasses could have broken glass. It is not the first time that this problem has occurred.

Recall for King's Crown asparagus sections in the jar

Aldi Nord supplier "MERKUR Foreign Trade" recalls the article "King's Crown asparagus sections, 314 ml glass" with the best before date 30.06.2021 and the batch L0161320180528 3700/01090 printed on the lid margin, reports the discounter on his website.

The Aldi Nord supplier "MERKUR Foreign Trade" recalls the article "King's Crown asparagus sections, 314 ml glass". The product could have broken glass. (Image: mitifoto / fotolia.com)

Glass fragment found

Reason for the recall: "In a glass of asparagus sections a glass fragment was found," writes the company.

And: "It can not be ruled out with certainty that glass fragments could also be found in other glasses."

At the beginning of the year, the Aldi Nord supplier had to carry out a recall campaign for asparagus from the glass for glass splinters.

Consumption is not recommended

According to the information, the currently affected goods in the Aldi companies Beucha, Beverstedt, Greiz, Jarmen, Bad Laasphe, Hann. Münden and Lingen sold.

It is said that the item has since been taken out of the sale.

Consumers can return already purchased glasses to the stores for reimbursement of the purchase price.

Consumption of the product concerned is discouraged.

Broken glass can cause serious injury

Foods that could contain broken glass or broken glass should generally not be consumed.

These can lead to serious injuries in the mouth and throat or even to internal injuries.

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