Arla Foods: Recall of cream cheese due to possible insect infestation - several supermarkets affected

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH has recalled several fresh cheeses, such as »product warning« reported. Reason for this: a possible insect infestation. A statement from Arla Foods Germany said: “While the products are safe for health, they are recalled as a precaution and in line with our commitment to meet the highest food quality standards.” ‘

Various pineapple almond fresh cheese rings are affected:

Castello Pineapple & Mandel Frischkäsering with the date of minimum durability 16.12.2026 and the identification mark DK M277 EU

Milsani Pineapple Papaya Frischkäsering with the minimum durability dates 25.11.2026 and 30.11.2026 and the identification mark DK M277 EU

Viking Pineapple Almond Frischkäsering with the date of minimum durability 30.11.2026 and the identification mark DK M277 EU

The almond mix used for the cream cheese rings by a supplier of Arla Foods could be affected by insects. The Castello fresh cheese is sold by Edeka, Rewe and Spar, among others. The affected Milsani product is available for purchase at Aldi Süd, the Viking fresh cheese at Norma. Other products of these brands or other decorated cream cheese rings from Arla Foods are not affected, according to the company.

Arla Foods encourages consumers who have purchased the said products to dispose of them as a precautionary measure or to return them to the store where they purchased the cream cheese against a refund of the purchase price. Questions from consumers are answered by the company at [email protected].

The retrieval of the products from the trade has already been arranged, according to Arla Foods. In a statement, the company apologized for the incident: The impeccable quality of our products is our top priority. We regret the incident and apologize to all customers for any inconvenience