Glass Fragments Found: ALDI Takes Quick Action
Shoppers in Australia are being urged to check their freezers after ALDI sounded the alarm over its Urban Eats Japanese-Style Vegetable Gyoza. The popular 750g packs have been pulled from shelves across New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. Why? Because there’s a real risk—glass pieces could be lurking inside.
The fear is simple and serious: even a tiny shard of glass in food can spell disaster. People could end up with mouth injuries, cuts, or even deeper internal harm if they unknowingly bite or swallow something sharp. For a frozen dumpling that’s usually seen as healthy convenience food, that’s one jaw-dropping twist nobody saw coming. The affected gyoza all have a best-before date of 27 March 2027, so double-check those packs if you’re a fan of quick Japanese-style dinners.
What Customers Should Do Now
If you’ve got one of these ALDI Urban Eats Vegetable Gyoza packs in your kitchen, do not eat it. You’re being told to head straight to your nearest ALDI store and return the product—no need for a receipt—and you’ll get a full refund. Store staff know about the recall and will help you out.
- If you have already eaten any of the product and are feeling unwell—especially if you have mouth pain, cuts, or feel sick—don’t brush it off. Go see a doctor right away and let them know what happened.
- For questions about the recall, ALDI has set up a Food Recall Hotline at 1800 709 993. There are also updates on their website, so worried shoppers can get the latest info without the runaround.
This isn’t the first time Australia’s seen recalls over glass or foreign objects, but every time it happens it shakes confidence. And it puts big pressure on stores and suppliers alike to keep food safety measures watertight.
For many, gyoza is a quick Thursday night dinner, something the kids will eat, or a fun appetiser at a get-together. The idea that hidden glass could turn that treat into a trip to the emergency room is enough to make anyone pause and check what’s in the freezer tonight.
