USDA releases public warning about pork carnitas sold at Aldi stores nationwide

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain pork carnitas products due to possible contamination with metal fragments. While the products are no longer being sold in stores, some packages may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers, as the use-by dates extend to June 30 and July 1, 2025.

Product Details:

• Product Name: “Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS”
• Package: 16-oz. sleeved tray
• Use-by Dates: 06/30/2025 and 07/01/2025
• Establishment Number: “Est. 46049” (printed inside the USDA inspection mark)
• Distributed to: Aldi stores nationwide

The alert follows a report from the producing establishment, which found equipment damage during routine checks—raising concerns that metal shards could have entered the food during processing.

Consumers who have this product should not eat it. Instead, they are advised to dispose of it or return it to the store where it was purchased. No injuries have been reported, but those with health concerns should consult a medical professional.

22-04-2025