'Do not eat' alert for Aldi product after dangerous mistake

'Do not eat' alert for Aldi product after dangerous mistakeYou should take the packets back to the shop for a refundCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)07:39, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe fish will be unsafe to eat if you get the dates wrongAldi is recalling some of its fish products after a labelling mistake. The supermarket has issued a recall for The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted because the use-by date is incorrect.‌The 180g packs have a use-by date on June 25, 2026, on the packets, instead of the correct date of April 25, 2026. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the product. The notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought it.‌A Food Standards Agency spokesman said: "If you have bought the product, please do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. For further information, please visit: help.aldi.co.uk/s or contact Customer Services on 0800 042 0800."‌View 3 ImagesAldi has issued a recallIf there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.‌Fresh fish should smell like the ocean or nothing at all. If it smells sour, ammonia-like, or intensely "fishy," it's already decomposing. It should be firm and spring back when pressed. If it feels slimy, mushy, or leaves a fingerprint when touched, the proteins are breaking down.View 3 ImagesFresh and minimally processed salmon will last a f...