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Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted is being recalled by ALDI after a product recall notice was issued by UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) on 14th April 2026. The recalling retailer ALDI is recalling the product due to an incorrectly printed use-by date which expires after the shelf life of the product and could be a food safety concern. The recall is for products on sale in England, Scotland and Wales and those who have purchased the product are encouraged to not consume it and return to their local ALDI store for a full refund. [1]

ALDI Recalls Fishmonger Honey Roasted Salmon Fillets Over Incorrect Use-By Date

Recall July 04, 2026

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Category of the Product: Food & Beverages
Type of the Product: Ready-to-Eat Smoked Salmon Fillets
Reason for Announcement: Incorrect ‘use-by’ date is printed on the packaging and a food safety issue could result.

Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted is being recalled by ALDI after a product recall notice was issued by UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) on 14th April 2026. The recalling retailer ALDI is recalling the product due to an incorrectly printed use-by date which expires after the shelf life of the product and could be a food safety concern. The recall is for products on sale in England, Scotland and Wales and those who have purchased the product are encouraged to not consume it and return to their local ALDI store for a full refund. [1]

Reason for Warning

The reason for the recall is because a use by date is being displayed incorrectly on a product. Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises that the packaging reads 25 June 2026 where in fact it should be 25 April 2026, meaning a use by date longer than that which has been validated for the product is shown which may not be adhered to by consumers. The product should not be eaten and has been recalled. Failure to show accurate date marking information on foods is not the first time that we have reported on the issue; an example of a similar recall in the past can be read here. [1]

Root Cause Analysis

The official product recall explains that a ‘use by date print issue’ with the product packaging caused the alert. It is not known why the date was wrongly printed by the supermarket giant, and no information has been provided about this by the company or the FSA. ALDI states that at the time of publishing, ‘The formulation and ingredients of this product have not been affected, nor has the method of manufacturing or packaging.’ [2]

Product Description

Parameter

Details

Product Name

The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted

Pack Size

180g

Incorrect Use-By Date

25 June 2026

Correct Use-By Date

25 April 2026

Retailer

ALDI UK

Product Category

Ready-to-Eat Smoked Salmon

 

The product has been sold at ALDI. Customers that bought the product have been asked to follow the retailer’s and FSA recall instructions.

Issues Identified

Food Standards Agency says, “The product concerned was found to have a misleading date marking that had gone beyond the actual proven shelf life of the product resulting in a potential food safety risk.”

Here is a summary of the issues:

  • The product was incorrectly dated
  • Consumers would potentially place their trust in the shelf-life information
  • The product was in a position where it could have been consumed beyond its shelf life.

Since Use By dates relates directly to safety, clear and accurate date marking for chilled ready to eat food is critical. This incident emphasizes how important the right controls are around date codes, shelf-life validation and packaging to protect public health. [3]

Concerns from Regulatory Body

Food Standards Agency (FSA) recall of Product Recall Information Notice FSA-PRIN-18-2026 ALDI for the reason stated above as they believe consumers may eat the product after the use-by date which can be a risk to food safety.

The concerns identified by the Food Standards Agency are:

  • incorrect use-by date information has been provided on the packaging of the product
  • risk to consumer safety because the product may have passed its use-by date
  • need for product to be recalled with immediate effect

Point of Sale ALDI has published point of sale notices in the affected stores. All ALDI customers are advised not to eat this product. [4]

ALDI Recalls Honey Roasted Salmon Over Date Coding Error

Manufacturer / Consumer Guidance

For Consumers

Consumers who have purchased, should not consume it and return it to any ALDI store for a full refund.

Key actions to be taken:

  • Customers must not consume the product
  • Return the product to the retailer to receive a full refund.
  • Call ALDI Customer Services on 0800 042 0800 for more information.
  • Please refer to recall advice given by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

For Manufacturers

Although there is no detailed advice for manufacturers included in the recall notice the event emphasizes the importance of controls over ready-to-eat packaging and labelling controls.

Key issues to address include:

  • Date coding must be confirmed prior to release to market.
  • Packaging and labelling must have sound and effective approval process.
  • Regular packaging verifications are essential.
  • Good food safety and regulatory compliance controls must be in place. [5]

FRL Commentary

Product recalls such as this reiterate the need for strict control of date markings and packaging for ready-to-eat foods. It is interesting to note that product quality/manufacturing is not cited as a concern, and rather it is the application of the incorrect use-by date that has led to this recall and the associated risks to food safety.

Food Research Lab suggest key control measures that can be put in place:

  • Shelf-life validation and verification studies
  • Packaging and label approval procedures
  • Date coding checks
  • Final product release controls

Good packaging governance can minimise the risks of a product recall, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and protect your reputation.

Conclusion

This ALDI salmon recall reinforces the need for proper dating and packaging of food, validated shelf-life declarations and packaging checks for ready to eat food products. Proper testing of labelling and batch product release are a very good safety measure for both consumers and retailers.

Food Research Lab works with the food industry providing validation services for shelf life, packaging verification, regulatory assistance and advice on commercialising foods ready for launch.

References

  1. Food Standards Agency. (2026). ALDI recalls The Fishmonger Hot Smoked 2 Salmon Fillets – Honey Roasted because of incorrect use-by date. (FSA-PRIN-18-2026). Food Standards Agency. https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-18-2026
  2. New Food Magazine. (2026). Aldi recalls honey roasted salmon fillets over incorrect use-by date. New Food Magazine. https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/aldi-recalls-honey-roasted-salmon-fillets-over-incorrect-use-by-date/2135213.article
  3. Government of Jersey. (2026). Product recall details (Recall ID 2706). Government of Jersey. https://www.gov.je/StayingSafe/ConsumerProtection/ProductSafety/pages/productrecalldetails.aspx?RecallId=2706
  4. Top Class Actions. (2026). Aldi recalls salmon fillets due to incorrect use-by date. Top Class Actions. https://uk.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/aldi-recalls-salmon-fillets-due-to-incorrect-use-by-date/
  5. Forestry Journal. (2026). Aldi apologises and offers full refund after recall issued. Forestry Journal. https://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/26022024.aldi-apologises-offers-full-refund-recall-issued/
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