Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, California, has issued a voluntary recall of its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing sold at Aldi grocery stores across three states over a potentially life-threatening undeclared soy allergy risk.
Newsweek reached out to Santa Monica Seafood and Aldi via email on Sunday for comment.
Why It Matters
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), millions of Americans have food allergies or food sensitivities. Food sensitivities can range from mild reactions to potentially life-threatening symptoms. The agency says the major food allergens are milk, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
Soy allergies occur when the immune system recognizes soy proteins as a foreign substance. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and include vomiting, wheezing, stomach problems, swelling of the tongue and lips, hives, difficulty breathing, and dizziness.
In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.
Because soy is a common ingredient in many processed foods, managing a soy allergy often requires careful label reading and avoidance of cross-contaminated products.
What To Know
The FDA posted the recall announcement on its website on Saturday after Santa Monica Seafood discovered the labeling error during a routine inspection of completed production batches.
The company found that while the 16-ounce Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing contains soy as an ingredient, this allergen was omitted from the product packaging. The product has a use/freeze by date of June 2, 2025.
The recalled products were distributed exclusively through Aldi locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona. Affected consumers can identify the product by locating the date code printed on the white label section beneath the product image on the front of the package.
The FDA is working directly with Santa Monica Seafood to monitor the recall’s effectiveness and ensure comprehensive consumer notification.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
What People Are Saying
Santa Monica Seafood Customer Service: “Consumers who purchased Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing from Aldi are urged to return the product to the store for a full refund. For questions, consumers may contact Santa Monica Seafood at 1-800-969-8862, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST.”
What Happens Next
Aldi stores in the affected states are removing the product from shelves and processing returns for customers who purchased the recalled salmon.
The FDA will continue monitoring the recall’s effectiveness and may take additional enforcement action if necessary.
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