This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate.

A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

“Guys, I’ve just had a traumatic experience,” she begins. The TikToker then shows the “best before” date on the packaging: July 21, 2025. “Fresh unopened rice. Look at the date, right? Next year, from Aldi. From Aldi,” she emphasizes.

She then points the camera at her plate, revealing her meal is ruined by the moldy rice she poured over it. As she pours from the package, she discovers more of the same. “No bro. What the [expletive] is that?” she remarks.

Clearly angry, the TikToker confronts Aldi directly: "Aldi, you've got to fix this, buddy. Oh, no. What the [expletive]? There's mold in my food. Like, it's supposed to [expire next year]. Aldi, buddy, you've got to fix this. I'm actually feeling sick. Like, I can't even eat this. No."

The video concludes with a humorous jab at Aldi from another individual, who promotes rival supermarket Lidl. “See this one right here. This is what we like innit,” he says, pointing at a Lidl logo on a package of flour. “[Expletive] Aldi, all my homies hate Aldi.”

Is Aldi really to blame?

The video ignited a discussion in the comments section, leaving viewers split over who was responsible.

Some commenters defended Aldi, with one them sarcastically noting, “Yeah because Aldi can definitely check every single product that goes on there shelf and see into sealed packs of rice.”

However, others sided with the TikToker, emphasizing the potential health risks. “People are MAD aldi should be doing quality checks! Do people even realise how bad ingesting this would be,” one concerned user wrote.

Another commenter who shared a similar experience claims this isn’t an isolated incident. “That’s exactly what mine was like I just had the plain one but it was the exact same no holes or anything in it just vacuum sealed mouldy!” they claimed.

What to do if you encounter moldy food

Incidents involving spoiled food have been documented in retail chains such as Walmart and IHOP.

When you find spoiled food, it's crucial to manage it correctly. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends throwing away food that is contaminated with mold.

The USDA provides the following guidelines for disposing of the contaminated food: “Place it in a small paper bag or seal it in plastic and throw it away in a trash can that is covered and inaccessible to children and animals.” Additionally, the USDA suggests cleaning the refrigerator or pantry where the food was kept.