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Iceland – Mold/Moulds in curds

Posted on November 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Matvælastofnun warns consumers about one production batch of coffee syrup with coffee and vanilla flavor from Örna ehf. due to a manufacturing defect, but mold formed in the product. The company, in consultation with the Swedish Food Agency, has recalled the product.

The recall only applies to the following production batch:

  • Product name: Coffee milk with coffee and vanilla flavor
  • Manufacturer: Arna ehf., Hafnargata 80, 415 Bolungarvík
  • Packaging: 200 g box
  • Shelf life: Best before 14.11.2024
  • Distribution: All stores that sell products from Örna ehf.

Consumers who have purchased the product with the mentioned date are advised not to consume it, discard or return the product to the store where it was purchased or contact Örna directly. 

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Iceland – Salmonella in Peking ducks

Posted on October 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Norwegian Food Agency warns against consuming one production batch of Peking ducks because salmonella was detected in the product. The company has recalled the product and sent out a press release.

The recall only applies to the following production batch:

  • Brand: Julius
  • Product name: Whole duck (Peking duck)
  • Batch number: 3482255
  • Barcode: 5706911023637
  • Net weight: 2.4 kg
  • Storage conditions: Freezer product
  • Manufacturer: Geia Food A/S
  • Country of manufacture: Poland (duck reared, slaughtered and packed)
  • Name and address of the company that is recalling the product: Adfgan, Skútuvogar 7-9, 104 Reykjavík.
  • Distribution: Hagkaupi and Bónuss stores all over the country.

Bónus and Hagkaup customers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it and are advised to get in touch with Supplies. On behalf of the manufacturer of the product, Adfgan apologizes to Bónus and Hagkaup customers who may have been inconvenienced by this.
More information is provided by the quality manager of Adfang on phone 530-5600 or via the e-mail address gm[at]adfong.is 

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Iceland – Salmonella in cakes

Posted on August 30, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of several batches of French macaron cakes with pistachio cream from Joie De Vivre imported by Costco Iceland, due to salmonella contamination. The company, in consultation with the health authorities of Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavog, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarness, has recalled the products. Only sold in Costco stores. 

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Brand: Joie De Vivre
  • Product name: French Macarons 36pk
  • Manufacturer: Ajinomoto Foods Europe
  • Importer: Costco UK/Costco Iceland
  • Country of manufacture: France
  • Lot number/best before dates: 14/08/2024, 19/08/2024, 09/09/2024, 18/09/2024, 27/09/2024.
  • Storage conditions: 0-4°C (refrigerated product)
  • Distribution: Costco Iceland

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it, but to dispose of it or return it to the store.

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Iceland – Suspicion of Listeria in breaded ham

Posted on April 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency wants to warn against the consumption of two batches of breaded ham from Stjörnugrís due to suspected listeria. The company has recalled the ham in consultation with the Swedish Food Agency.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Product name: Breaded ham
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Last date of use: 16.05.2024
  • Batch number: 606124096
  • Distribution: Bonus, Kronan, Netto, School food.
  • Product name: Breaded ham
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Last date of use: 14.05.2024
  • Batch number: 606124093
  • Distribution: Bonus, Kronan, Netto, School food

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it, dispose of it or return it to the store.

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Iceland – Mold poison in spelled muesli – Ochratoxin A

Posted on April 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of one production batch of MUNA spelled muesli with cranberries, because the mold poison ochratoxin was detected above the limit in the sultanas raisins contained in the product. Icepharma hf. has, in cooperation with the Reykjavík Health Authority, recalled the product. 
The Swedish Food Agency received information about the product through the RASFF European rapid alert system for food and feed.

Information about the product to which the recall is limited:

  • Brand: MUNA
  • Product name: Spelled muesli with cranberries
  • Shelf life: Best before Date: 31.01.2025
  • Batch number: BN52441
  • Net quantity: 500 g
  • Manufacturer: Horst Bode Import-Export GmbH (Bode Naturkost)
  • Country of manufacture: Germany
  • Name and address of the company that is recalling the product: Icepharma hf., Lynghálsi 13, 110 Reykjavík.
  • Distribution: Nettó, Thín Verslun-Kassin, Melabúðin, Kjörbúðin, Krambúðin, Iceland, Fjarðarkaup, Hlíðarkaup.

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Iceland – Salmonella in chicken

Posted on April 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Matvælastofnun warns against the consumption of two batches of fresh chicken from Matfugli ehf. due to suspected salmonella infection. The company has recalled the product and sent out a press release.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Product name: Ali, Bonus
  • Producer: Matfugl ehf, Völuteigi 2, 270 Mosfellsbær
  • Lot number: 011-24-09-3-66 and 011-24-09-2-07 (whole chicken, breast, tenderloin, thigh meat, pieces, seasoned breast), packing date 02.04.2024 – 05.04.2024
  • Distribution: Bonus stores, Krono stores, Fjarðarkaup, Hagkaup, Hlíðarkaup, Kauptún, Kassinn, Nettó.

Customers who have purchased the product in question are encouraged not to consume it, discard or return it to the relevant store or to Matfugl efh, Völuteigi 2, Mosfellsbær.

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Iceland – Mycotoxin in fruit shakes – Patulin

Posted on March 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of several batches of Froosh strawberry, banana & guava shake (smoothie) 250 ml and 150 ml imported by Core wholesaler because the product did not pass the quality control of the production. The mold toxin patulin was detected too high in the product. The company has, in consultation with the health authorities of Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavog, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarness, recalled the product.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Brand : Froosh
  • Product name : Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava
  • Manufacturer: Fazer
  • Importer: Core Wholesaler
  • Country of manufacture: Sweden
  • Batch number/best before date: 150 ml 3.8.2024, 1.9.2024, 7.9.2024. 250 ml 4.8.2024, 6.10.2024, 13. 10.2024
  • Storage conditions : Refrigerate product after opening
  • Distribution: Bonus, Krónan, Samkaup, Hagkaup, Melabúðin and Fjarðarkaup

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Iceland – Listeria in ham

Posted on February 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency warns consumers about two batches of Stjörnugrís ham 80 and breaded ham because Listeria monocytogenes has been detected. The company, in consultation with the Swedish Food Agency, has recalled the product.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Product name: Star pig ham 80
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Best before 18.03.2024
  • Batch number: 60022-4032
  • Distribution: All major supermarkets
  • Product name: Breaded ham
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Best before date: 11.03.24
  • Lot number 60612-4023
  • Distribution: Kronen, Net, Bonus

Consumers who have the product in question are asked not to consume it and discard it or return it to the stores where it was purchased.

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Iceland – Salmonella in confectionery

Posted on February 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of several batches of Chalva sezamowa sweets imported by Mini Market because of salmonella. The company, in consultation with the Reykjavík Health Authority, has recalled the product.

The announcement of the recall came through the European rapid alert system RASFF for dangerous food and feed on the market.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Brand: Sultan
  • Product name: Chalwa Sezamowa
  • Shelf life: Best before Date: 09.07.2025 and all older dates
  • Net quantity: 100 g
  • Barcode: 5907180567512, 5906660133780, 5906660133254, 5906660133247, 5906660133230.
  • Manufacturer (packager): Elis Ali Eski, Poland
  • Importer: Mini Market, Drafnarfell 14, 111 Reykjavík.
  • Distribution: Mini Market

Salmonella can cause serious illness in young children and the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions.

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it, discard it or take it to the store for a refund.

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Iceland – Suspected Salmonella in chicken breast

Posted on August 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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The Swedish Food Agency warns against consuming one production batch of chicken breast from Esja Gæðafæði due to suspected salmonella. The company has recalled the product and sent out a press release.

The recall only applies to production lot 23205.

  • Brand: Meat seal
  • Product name: Grilled and marinated chicken breast
  • Manufacturer: Esja Gæðafæði Bitruhálsi 2 110 Reykjavík
  • Batch: 23205
  • Barcode: 2395041
  • Storage conditions: Refrigerated product
  • Shelf life:
  • Distribution: Net stores

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised that they can return the product to the relevant stores or to Esja Gæðafæðis, Bitruhálsi 2, 110 Reykjavík. Esja Gæðaföði apologizes to consumers for the inconvenience this may cause.

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