Recall of imported frozen food of animal origin sold in Iceland Ireland stores
Friday, 16 June 2023
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2023.15 |
| Product Identification: | Imported frozen food products of animal origin sold in Iceland Ireland stores since 3 March 2023. Please see product list. |
| Country Of Origin: | Unknown |
Message:
Further to the FSAI's Press Release published 15 June 2023, Metron Stores Limited (trading as Iceland Ireland) is recalling all imported frozen food products of animal origin sold in Iceland Ireland stores since 3 March 2023.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Iceland stores.
Action Required:
Inspectors:
EHOs are requested to verify that the implicated imported frozen products of animal origin are recalled from sale. Please notify the FSAI of any concerns.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
Additional Information:
All imported frozen food products of animal origin sold in Iceland Ireland stores since 3 March 2023 are being recalled due to inadequate evidence of traceability of these products from Metron Stores Limited (trading as Iceland Ireland).
There have been a number of incidents of non-compliance with import control legislation in relation to frozen foods of animal origin. Some frozen food of animal origin has been imported into Ireland without pre-notification and completion of entry declarations and health certificates since 3 March 2023.
