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Meatballs sold at Aldi stores nationwide recalled after report of metal found inside food

The meatballs, which are Bremer branded, were sold in 32-oz bags of “family size Italian style meatballs,” at Aldi locations nationwide.

WASHINGTON — Nearly 9,500 pounds of ready-to-eat meatballs were recalled after a report of someone finding metal inside the food, according to a recall.

The recall, issued Feb. 22 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, said the Rosina Food Products, Inc. products were sold at Aldi stores nationwide. 

The meatballs, which are Bremer branded, were sold in 32-oz bags of “family size Italian style meatballs.” They are fully cooked but frozen products with a best buy date of “10/30/26.” A total of 9,462 pounds were recalled nationwide. 

There have been no reported injuries connected to this recall. The FSIS encouraged anyone with health concerns to contact their doctor. 

Customers are urged to throw the meatballs away or return them to the Aldi store they purchased them from. The recall alert does not mention if customers will be given a refund.  

Recalled products will have establishment number “EST. 4286B” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. 

Anyone with questions about the recall can contact Rosina Food Products’ customer service at 1-888-767-4621 or CService@rosina.com.

What Aldi meatballs are recalled? 

Bremer branded ready-to-eat “Family Size Italian Style Meatballs” were recalled after the FSIS got a report of “metal fragments ” being found inside the meatballs. 

  • About 64 meatballs per package
  • “Best By” date: October 30, 2026
  • Time stamps between 17:08 and 18:20 printed on the back label
  • Establishment number: EST. 4286B inside the USDA inspection mark

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