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Local woman sues Aldi for exploding turkey burgers

A Wilkinsburg woman is suing the grocery chain Aldi after she claims a turkey burger exploded as she cooked it.

According to the lawsuit, the woman said she followed the 'to fry' instructions on the packaging and soon after placing one of the frozen patties in vegetable oil, the burger exploded.

The woman had second degree burns on her hands and forearms.

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The lawsuit says Aldi was negligent in allowing the Kirkland Brand Burgers to be sold without warnings of burn risks.

The lawsuit is seeking $35,000 in damages.

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