The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0931-2020·Announced 2020-05-13

Aldi Recalls Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils for Undeclared Wheat

Aldi Inc is recalling Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils because the product may contain undeclared wheat, posing a risk to individuals with wheat allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aldi Inc is recalling Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 oz bags, because the product may contain undeclared wheat. The recall affects 73,920 retail units distributed at Aldi stores nationwide. The product is identified by UPC 041498299514 and includes all Best By dates.

The recall was initiated due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen. Wheat is a common food allergen, and its presence in a product not labeled as containing wheat can pose a serious health risk to individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease.

Consumers with this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantry for the specific product and UPC number listed above. If the product is found, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, following standard recall procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils, 16 oz bag, UPC 041498299514
Manufacturer
Aldi Inc
Affected units
73,920

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 (1)

  • All Best By dates

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Aldi Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →