Pork Carnitas Sold Nationwide at Aldi Contaminated With Metal—Here's What to Know

If you recently purchased pork carnitas from Aldi, check your fridge or freezer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for Cargill Meat Solutions pork carnitas products because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The FSIS did not request a recall on this product because it is no longer available for sale at Aldi retail locations.

The public health alert was issued on April 19, 2025. The affected products were produced between April 1 and April 2, 2025, and distributed to Aldi supermarkets nationwide. Each package displays the establishment number "Est. 46049" on the label. The affected products include:

• 16-oz. sleeved tray packages containing "Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS" with "USE BY" dates "06/30/2025" or "07/01/2025" printed on the side of the packaging.

While the products are no longer available for sale, the FISIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. According to the FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. If you have questions about the public health alert, you can call Cargill's Consumer Hotline at 1-844-419-1574.