Is ALDI Grocery Stores ethical?

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Climate & energy Confirmed In favor

ALDI donated 33M+ pounds of food to Feeding America

ALDI donated 33 million pounds of food to Feeding America donation partners in 2021.

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IMPACT • Diverted 74% of operational waste companywide in 2021 • Donated 33M+ pounds of food to Feeding America donation partners • Composted nearly 870 tons of food between the ALDI Test Kitchen and select stores • Stores donated more than 135 tons of excess baked goods to be converted to animal feed ALDI INC. For more information, visit: https://corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Aldi recalls frozen meatballs over metal fragment contamination

Aldi recalled frozen meatballs after potential contamination with metal fragments was reported.

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abc27.com
Frozen meatballs sold at Aldi recalled over potential contamination with 'metal fragments'
(NEXSTAR) – Frozen meatballs that had been shipped to Aldi supermarkets across the country are being recalled due to potential contamination with “metal fragments,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).

Labor & working conditions Allegation Against

Aldi accused of requiring unpaid pre-shift work

The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association alleges Aldi required store employees to work up to 30 minutes before their shift without pay over six years.

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afr.com
The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association launched the class action in the Federal Court on Friday, alleging that Aldi breached workplace laws over six years by requiring its store employees to work up to 30 minutes before their shift without pay.
Aldi accused of $150 million ‘wage theft’

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Aldi recalls soft cheeses over listeria risk

Aldi recalled its soft cheeses due to possible listeria contamination.

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Aldi's soft cheeses were recalled over possible listeria contamination

Community investment Confirmed In favor

ALDI donates 30 million pounds of food annually

ALDI donates 30 million pounds of food each year to hunger-relief programs as a Feeding America Leadership Partner.

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apnews.com
ALDI also proudly serves as a Feeding America Leadership Partner, donating 30 million pounds of food each year in an effort to end hunger in America.

Workplace equity Confirmed You decide

Aldi removes DEI program evidence from websites

Aldi removed all evidence of its DEI programs from its websites in January without a public statement.

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advocate.com
Aldi's quietly removed all evidence of its DEI programs from its websites in January without making a public statement, as first reported by Fortune.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

ALDI recalls deep fryers due to fire and burn hazards

ALDI recalled deep fryers due to fire and burn hazards.

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ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

ALDI Recalls Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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Corporate conduct Recall Against

ALDI recalls Bee Happy Advent Calendars

ALDI recalled Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars due to lead paint violation and poisoning hazard.

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cpsc.gov

ALDI Recalls Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and Lead Poisoning Hazard

ALDI Recalls Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and Lead Poisoning Hazard

Labor & working conditions Confirmed In favor

Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour

Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour and hiring thousands of employees.

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usatoday.com
Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour; hiring thousands of employees
Apart from these wage increases, Aldi is also offering workers various health care benefits.

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Aldi recalls food over undeclared allergens

Aldi recalled food products across 37 states due to undeclared allergens and contamination risks.

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newsweek.com
Major food recalls recently announced by Aldi have impacted shoppers across 37 states, following safety alerts for undeclared allergens and contamination risks.
Ongoing recalls and updates will be posted on Aldi's official newsroom and at government-linked websites.