Aldi is playing down claims that Melbourne customers have found foreign objects like fingernails, live maggots, metal and even a starfish leg in its products.
The foreign objects were found in products like chocolate, ice cream, canned smoked mussels, pasta sauce and peanut butter, according to The Age.
An Aldi spokesman told the paper that the issues had been investigated and the problems were not found to be widespread.
"For the incidents mentioned, there has not been an illustration of any trends and customers that have been in contact with Aldi have been responded to," the spokesman said.
"Any complaints are raised individually and investigated with extremely high importance. Aldi will always remove any product from sale if it is identified as a risk to our customers.
"We undertake regular testing with independent laboratories to ensure the ongoing safety, quality and regulatory compliance of our products. If for any reason customers are not satisfied with Aldi's everyday grocery range, we will replace the product or provide a refund," the Aldi spokesman said.
