Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, California, has issued a voluntary recall of its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing sold at Aldi grocery stores in three states due to an undeclared soy allergy risk that could be life-threatening.
On Sunday, Newsweek emailed Santa Monica Seafood and Aldi to request a comment.
Why It Matters
According to the FDA, millions of Americans suffer from food allergies or sensitivities. Food sensitivities can range from minor reactions to potentially fatal symptoms. According to the agency, the most common food allergens are milk, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.
Soy allergies develop when the immune system recognizes soy proteins as a foreign substance. Symptoms range from mild to severe and include vomiting, wheezing, stomach issues, tongue and lip swelling, hives, difficulty breathing, and dizziness.
In severe cases, a soy allergy can result in anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction that impairs breathing and causes blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to critical organs.
Because soy is a common ingredient in many processed foods, managing a soy allergy frequently necessitates careful label reading and the avoidance of cross-contaminated products.
What to Know
The FDA announced the recall on its website on Saturday, after Santa Monica Seafood discovered the labeling error during a routine inspection of completed production batches.
The company discovered that, while soy is an ingredient in the 16-ounce Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing, this allergen is not listed on the product packaging. The product has a use/freeze date of June 2, 2025.
The recalled products were exclusively available at Aldi locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Affected consumers can identify the product by looking for the date code printed on the white label section beneath the product image on the front of the package.
The FDA is working directly with Santa Monica Seafood to ensure the recall’s effectiveness and complete consumer notification.
There have been no reported illnesses to date.
What People Are Saying
Santa Monica Seafood Customer Service: “Consumers who purchased Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing from Aldi are urged to return the product to the store for a full refund. For questions, consumers may contact Santa Monica Seafood at 1-800-969-8862, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST.”
What Happens Next
Aldi stores in the affected states are removing the product from shelves and accepting returns from customers who purchased the recalled salmon.
The FDA will continue to monitor the recall’s effectiveness and may take additional enforcement action as needed.
