Frozen meatballs sold at Aldi recalled after 'metal fragments' found

Frozen ready-to-eat meatballs sold nationwide at the supermarket chain Aldi have been recalled due to a potential contamination issue, officials say.

According to a Feb. 22 notice from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service, 9,462 pounds of products by Rosina Food Products may have been contaminated with metal.

"The problem was discovered after FSIS received a consumer complaint regarding metal fragments found within the product," the notice stated. "There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of these products."

Here's what to know about the recall.

Which products are potentially impacted?

The FSIS reported that products included in the recall are the "Bremer FAMILY SIZE ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS" with "about 64 meatballs" inside.

The 32-oz. product has a "Best By" date of Oct. 30, 2026. It also has a timestamp range printed on the label: 17:08 to 18:20.

According to the agency, the products were produced on July 30, 2025. The establishment number is "EST. 4286B."

What should consumers do?

Consumers are ordered to either return the items to the store where they were purchased or discard them altogether, the FSIS said.

The customer service number for Rosina Food Products, Inc., is 1-888-767-4621.

The agency urges those with injury-related concerns to reach out to their health care provider.

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].