9,500 pounds of Aldi ready-to-eat meatballs have been recalled after a report of metal found inside them
Feb 24, 2026, 7:40 AM
So glad we don’t have an Aldi yet. We could be dealing with a major recall! If you were hoping to supplement your diet with a healthy dose of industrial scrap metal this week, Aldi has some unfortunate news for your digestive tract.
The discount grocer is recalling approximately 9,500 pounds of ready-to-eat meatballs after a customer discovered that “heavy metal” is apparently a culinary choice and not just a music genre. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the beef and pork blends may contain literal pieces of metal.
The recall affects 24-ounce bags of “Casa Mamita Beef and Pork Meatballs” produced by Georgia-based manufacturer Morgan Foods. While most people prefer their spaghetti toppers to be “al dente,” these specific units are taking the “firm to the bite” requirement a bit too far.
The FSIS reported that the issue came to light after a consumer complained about finding a piece of metal inside a meatball. Fortunately, no injuries or bionic transformations have been reported as of Friday. Health officials, who generally discourage eating hardware, are concerned that some of these “iron-rich” snacks may still be lurking in shoppers’ freezers.
The affected bags feature a “Best By” date of Jan. 31, 2025.
Aldi and federal regulators are urging customers to resist the urge to test their dental insurance and instead throw the meatballs away or return them to the store for a full refund.
Shoppers with questions can contact Morgan Foods, though “how does metal get in there?” is likely a question they are currently asking themselves in a very quiet, very stressed boardroom.
In the meantime, if your dinner starts sticking to the magnets on your refrigerator, you’ve probably missed the memo.
