Aldi Recalls Vanilla Crème Brûlée in Seven States Over Possible Glass Fragments

Aldi stores in seven states received a voluntary recall notice for a vanilla crème brûlée dessert that may contain glass fragments. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the action as a Class II recall on April 28, 2026. Lactalis Canada, the manufacturer, began the recall on April 14, 2026.

The affected product is Specially Selected Vanilla Crème Brûlée sold in small glass jars. It carries a best-before date of May 9, 2026, along with product code 710298-4099100342826 and barcode 4099100342826. Approximately 2,869 cases reached Aldi locations in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, and Virginia.

The FDA stated that exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The risk of serious harm is considered low. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to dispose of it safely if purchased.

Recent Related Alerts The U.S.

Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert in late April and early May 2026 for Mama Cozzi’s frozen breakfast pizzas sold at Aldi stores nationwide. The alert linked the items to potential Salmonella contamination from recalled dry milk powder.

Aldi announced an expansion of its restricted ingredient list weeks before the recall. The retailer plans to remove 44 additional ingredients from private-label food, vitamin, and supplement products by December 2027.