UK: ALDI IS FOUND SELLING ‘HALAL’ INDIAN-STYLE SNACKS THAT CONTAINED PORK

United Kingdom, 29 Rajab 1436/ 18 Mei 2015 (MINA) – Aldi has apologised after selling black pudding labelled as ‘halal’ despite it containing pork.

The product, made by Scottish company Punjab Pakora, contained traces of pork blood and skins – both forbidden in Islam.

It was stocked on Aldi shelves and online with a UK Health Code stamp which labelled it as ‘Halal’, suitable for Muslims.

After being contacted by outraged customers the chain has apologised and insisted on refunding any unhappy consumers.

The pakora was supplied to the supermarket chain by Scotland-based company Punjab Pakora which produces a number of Indian dishes.

Its owners Kushal & Vinita Duggal said the error occurred because a manager in charge of what is printed on product labels did not notice the mistake.

‘The mistake happened when we did the print run and unfortunately our manager failed to spot this error and got approval for printing.

‘We have been trying our very best and hardest (to correct the issue) and have contacted different clients involved and have sorted the issue.’

An Aldi spokesman said the company was investigating the incident. (T/P010/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)