Aldi Mac and Cheese Recall
FDA Recalls Over 500,000 Aldi Mac and Cheese Packages for Undeclared Soy
The FDA has recalled over 525,000 packages of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores nationwide. The product, made under the "Park Street Deli" brand, may contain undeclared soy lecithin — an ingredient that can trigger reactions in people with soy allergies. NBC News reported the recall covers all 50 states.
Manufacturer BEF Foods, a division of Bob Evans Farms, first issued the voluntary recall on March 23, 2026. The FDA formally upgraded it to a Class II recall on June 10, meaning the product poses a temporary or medically reversible health risk. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Half a Million Packages Pulled from Aldi Shelves
The recalled product is a 20-ounce plastic tub of Park Street Deli macaroni and cheese, sold inside a paperboard sleeve. The recall covers 58,405 cases — totaling 525,645 individual units, according to NBC Boston. Thirty-one separate production codes are affected. These include lot codes SUL4839705, SUL4839706, SUL4853771, and SUL4887699.
The FDA assigned the recall number H-0940-2026. Aldi pulled the product from store shelves but has directed shoppers to the FDA's official notice for details. BEF Foods has not issued a formal public statement about the recall, according to NBC Chicago.
What Is Soy Lecithin and Who Is at Risk
Soy lecithin is an emulsifier. It keeps oil and water from separating in processed foods. Under federal law — the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 — soy is one of the "Big Nine" major allergens. Any product containing it must say so clearly on the label. This product did not, according to NBC Philadelphia.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology notes that soy lecithin is heavily processed and contains very little soy protein. Most people with soy allergies will not react to it. Still, highly sensitive individuals can experience hives, stomach pain, or vomiting. The FDA requires full disclosure regardless, according to NBC Washington.
BEF Foods Has a History of Recall Events
This is not the first safety issue for BEF Foods. In 2021 and 2022, the company recalled over 11,000 pounds of Italian pork sausage. That recall was due to contamination with pieces of thin blue rubber. The company produces private-label side dishes for major national retailers.
Aldi has also faced multiple recalls in 2026 alone. Earlier this year, its Bremer Italian Style Meatballs were recalled for foreign material. Its Fusia Asian-inspired products were pulled for undeclared shrimp, according to NBC New York. Analysts say each new recall puts extra pressure on private-label brands, where one factory error can affect a whole national chain.
What Shoppers Should Do Right Now
If you bought Park Street Deli macaroni and cheese from Aldi, check the lot code on the bottom of the tub. If it matches any of the 31 affected codes, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund. No receipt is needed, according to NBC DFW.
The recall affects about 0.2% of the U.S. population with a known soy allergy. But given nationwide distribution, thousands of at-risk shoppers may have purchased the product. The FDA's Class II label means the risk is real but not considered life-threatening for most people.
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