The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for fully cooked Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas after small pieces of metal were found in the product. The contamination is believed to have occurred due to damaged equipment during production.
These carnitas were made by Cargill Meat Solutions and sold at Aldi stores nationwide. Although a formal recall wasn’t issued—since the items are no longer on store shelves—the FSIS is warning that some consumers may still have them at home.
How to Identify the Affected Pork Carnitas
Check your fridge or freezer for the following:
- Brand: Park Street Deli
- Description: “Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS”
- Packaging: 16-ounce sleeved tray
- Use By Dates: 06/30/2025 or 07/01/2025
- Establishment Number: Est. 46049 (found inside the USDA inspection mark)
Photos of the packaging are available on the FSIS website.
What To Do If You Have These Products
If you find these carnitas in your home:
- Do not eat them
- Dispose of them safely or return them to Aldi for a refund
For questions, contact Cargill’s Consumer Hotline at 1-844-419-1574.
