Customers are being warned to avoid drinking water from a tap sold at Aldi after tests showed it may be contaminating water with up to 15 times the maximum allowable level of lead.
The alarm was first raised by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) who ran test on Aldi’s spiral spring mixer tap.
“Our initial test results show that there is a cause for concern, and that the tapware may cause lead contamination of drinking water,” QBCC commissioner Brett Bassett said.
The ACCC is now also investigating and has warned:
“If installed, consumers should avoid drinking water or using them for cooking until more is known about the health risks that may be posed.”
“If at any stage test results confirm that chemical parameters do not meet regulatory requirements, ALDI will take appropriate action.”
Aldi said in a statement that it is “liaising with the responsible authorities and our supplier to investigate the matter with utmost urgency”.
“If at any stage test results confirm that chemical parameters do not meet regulatory requirements, Aldi will take appropriate action.
“Aldi will always remove a any product from sale if it is identified as a risk to our customers. If any customer is unsatisfied with a product purchased at Aldi, they are welcome to return it to the store for a full refund.”
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