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Food recalls are issued when there is a health and safety problem with a certain products. Sometimes, this could be because it contains an undeclared ingredient, or, worse, a disease like salmonella. The product is then withdrawn from shelves and customers are noted.
Iceland is recalling Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast because some packs may contain uncooked chicken.
The possible presence of raw, uncooked chicken makes this product unsafe to eat.
Consuming raw meat could lead to serious illness and cause vomiting or diarrohea.
The Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast comes in a pack 800g in size and has a best before date of June 17, 2023.
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published the food recall on its website, warning customers of the issue, as well as giving them advice on what to do next.
In its risk statement, the FSA said: “The possible presence of raw, uncooked chicken in the above product makes it unsafe to eat.”
It went on to explain the action taken by the company, saying: “Iceland is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”
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In its customer notice, Iceland said: “We are taking the precautionary measure of recalllng this batch of the above product because some packs may contain raw chicken which may pose a food safety risk. Only the best before date used in this notice is affected.”
The supermarket explained what customers should do if they have already bought the product. The notice continued: “If you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it. Follow the below Instructions:
“Check if you have bought any of the affected product. You can do thls by taking a photo of this notice or writing down the details at home.
“Please return to any Iceland store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.”
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For further details, Iceland advised calling customer care on 0800 328 0800 and selecting option two.
In the Republic of Ireland, it is recommended that customers call 018853868 and select option five.
The FSA also offered its advice to customers, saying: “If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”
The organisation added further information about food recalls in general, saying: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).
“The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.
“In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”
Iceland is not the only supermarket to issue a food recall this week. Lidl is also recalling a chicken product, but due to an ingredient not mentioned on the label.
The budget supermarket is recalling the Birchwood Two Breaded Katsu Kiev because it contains milk, which could be harmful to those allergic to milk or milk constituents.
Lidl said: “If you have bought the above-mentioned product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, we advise you not to eat it.
“Instead, return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.”
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