The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0406-2019·Announced 2018-11-14

Aldi Recalls Millville Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal Due to Insects

Aldi is recalling Millville Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal because of complaints of insects in the product. The recall affects 37,200 units sold in 17 states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to insect contamination, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the 'Moderate' severity criteria for minor labeling or low-risk contamination issues.

Plain-English summary

Aldi Inc is recalling Millville Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal, 15.1 oz. (10 individual serving size packets per retail unit), due to complaints of insects in the product. The affected product has a UPC of 041498 149628 and Best Before dates of November 17, 2019, and November 31, 2019.

Approximately 37,200 units of the product were distributed to Aldi stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Millville Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal 15.1 oz. 10 individual serving size packets per 15.1oz retail unit. UPC: 041498 149628
Manufacturer
Aldi Inc
Affected units
37,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Best Before: November 17
  • 2019 and November 31
  • 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states: