Lorraine Williamson
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued an urgent warning for individuals with a shellfish allergy regarding the presence of undeclared crustaceans in a batch of Asia Green Garden prawn-flavoured instant noodles.
These noodles, produced in Germany, were found to contain crustaceans not listed on the product’s label.
Precautionary measures for allergy sufferers
AESAN advises anyone with a shellfish allergy who has purchased this product to avoid consuming it as a precaution. While the product poses no risk to the general population, it could trigger serious allergic reactions in those affected.
Product details
The affected product details are as follows:
- Product name: Prawn-Flavoured Instant Noodles
- Brand: Asia Green Garden
- Package type: 85 g bag
- Lot number: L05591240918
- Best before date: 17/12/2025
- Storage conditions: Ambient temperature
The product was distributed in Spain through ALDI stores. For additional information, customers can visit ALDI’s official product recall page.
How the issue was discovered
The presence of undeclared crustaceans was identified through Spain’s Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI) following an alert from health authorities in Catalonia. Moreover, AESAN has coordinated efforts to ensure the product’s removal from retail shelves across Spain.
No risk for the general population
AESAN has reiterated that this alert applies exclusively to individuals with shellfish allergies. Moreover, the consumption of the product is safe for everyone else.
What to do if you have the product
If you have purchased the affected noodles and have a shellfish allergy, do not consume the product. Customers may return it to the point of purchase for a refund or seek further information through ALDI’s customer service channels.
This precautionary measure highlights the importance of accurate food labelling and the swift response of Spanish food safety authorities to protect public health.