Two of the Netherlands’ most popular supermarkets are recalling certain nut products over fears they may contain metal particles.
Both Albert Heijn and ALDI have issued urgent safety warnings, pulling specific batches of their products from sale.
If you’ve bought nuts from either supermarket in the past week, it’s time to check your kitchen cupboard.
Which products are affected?
At ALDI, the product in question is Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten ongezouten (unsalted cashew nuts) in a 170g pack, with the EAN-code 2003020120930.
Only the batch with the best-before date September 23, 2026, is affected; ALDI says all other batches are fine.
The recall is being carried out on behalf of supplier Snack Connection B.V., following a production error that may have introduced metal particles into the product.
Meanwhile, at Albert Heijn, it’s the AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten (an extra large tub of salted peanuts), with the best-before date November 4, 2026. Again, all other batches are not affected.
Both supermarkets warn that consuming the recalled products could be dangerous to your health, with ALDI specifically flagging the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Needless to say, don’t eat the nuts.
Take them back to the store instead, opened or unopened. Both retailers will give you a full refund.
If you bought the Albert Heijn peanuts online, you can also request a refund by filling in this form or by contacting AH’s customer service page.
ALDI customers with questions can get in touch through the ALDI contact form.
Have you bought either of these products? Let us know in the comments, and please do pass this warning on to any snack-loving friends who might have stocked up.
