Ireland
The FSAI announced the recall of Iceland Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices and Iceland Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Slices due to the presence of the unauthorized pesticide ethylene oxide. This pesticide is not authorized for use in foods sold in the European Union.
Although the consumption of the contaminated products does not pose an acute risk to health, there may be health issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimized.
The recalled products are:
- Iceland Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices, 115 g, used by dates: 20/12/2021 and 21/12/2021.
- Iceland Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Slices, 115 g, used by date: 20/12/2021.
Check the full recall details on the FSAI website:
www.fsai.ie
Source: FSAI