Warning: Aldi withdraws 12,000 litres of problematic milk in Hungary

Over the weekend, several people complained of feeling sick after drinking private-label milk bought at Aldi. The German-based retailer withdrew the product on its own initiative.

Over the weekend, several Piliscsaba residents felt sick from the 1.5 percent private label milk they bought at Aldi. After consuming small amounts, they complained of a biting sensation on the tongue and in the oesophagus, and later experienced stomach pain.

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) announced that the German-based retail company has withdrawn the product from the market on its own authority, hvg.hu reported.

In the local Facebook group, several people reported the symptoms. They also wrote that the milk was taken back in the shop immediately from those who returned it.

The said product has an expiry date of 01.09.2023 and is marked with the LOT number L239536.

The milk was produced by Tolnatej, and more than 12,000 litres of the problematic batch delivered on 25 July were put into circulation. Both Aldi and Tolnatej have launched investigations into the matter, while the former has said it will take back the problematic product from those who bought it.

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