Aldi Mac and Cheese Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk

Check your fridge. BEF Foods of Sulphur Springs, Texas, a division of Bob Evans Farms, is recalling its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese because it may contain an undeclared soy allergen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The ready-to-eat refrigerated macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin, a plant-based food additive derived from soybeans, which is not listed on the packaging. The item was packed in 20-ounce plastic tubs and placed inside a paperboard sleeve. It was sold exclusively at Aldi stores nationwide. More than 525,000 containers are affected.

The recalled products have the following code information:

• SUL4839705
• SUL4839706
• SUL4853771
• SUL4853772
• SUL4854698
• SUL4854700
• SUL4854701
• SUL4855698
• SUL4855699
• SUL4855700
• SUL4857735
• SUL4857736
• SUL4857737
• SUL4857784
• SUL4857785
• SUL4866750
• SUL4866751
• SUL4866752
• SUL4866781
• SUL4866782
• SUL4866783
• SUL4866784
• SUL4872813
• SUL4872814
• SUL4872815
• SUL4873787
• SUL4873788
• SUL4886739
• SUL4886740
• SUL4887698
• SUL4887699

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The FDA has classified the recall as Class II, meaning the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”

People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the mac and cheese. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, allergic reactions to soy are typically mild and produce symptoms such as hives, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and itching, but reactions can be unpredictable. Although rare, severe and potentially life-threatening reactions can also occur, including anaphylaxis.

If you purchased the mac and cheese, do not eat it, especially if you or someone in your household has an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy. Instead, throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.