Overview

• The recall applies exclusively to 250 g Trader Joe’s Softfrüchte Feigen with a best-before date of March 28, 2026 sold by Aldi Nord in seven German states.
• Aldi Nord stores in Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hessen, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen and Thüringen have removed all impacted batches from their shelves.
• Ochratoxin A is a regulated mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium molds that can cause kidney and liver damage and is classified as possibly carcinogenic.
• Consumers may return the specified packs to any Aldi Nord outlet for a full refund without presenting a receipt and can seek assistance via email or hotline.
• Die Frischebox GmbH uncovered the elevated Ochratoxin A levels during routine laboratory checks despite extensive preventive safety measures.