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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Iceland recalls vegan-labelled products containing milk

    Recall announced

    Iceland recalled three products labelled as vegan after discovering they contained milk that was not specified on the labels. The products could harm people with a milk allergy or intolerance; customers were advised not to consume them and to return them for a full refund.

    Company response

    • Recall — Iceland

      Iceland is recalling the above products from customers
    • Refund or compensation — Iceland

      Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

    Source excerpt

    • The Food Standard Agency warns if anyone who purchased the products listed has a milk allergy they should not consume them.
    • Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
    • Supermarket giant Iceland has had to recall several 'vegan' products as is turns out they have milk in them.
  2. 2020

    Iceland recalls two chicken products over Salmonella

    Recall announced

    In August 2020, Iceland recalled batches of two chicken products. The recall followed a recall notice issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland because of the presence of Salmonella. The recall applied to specific batches of the two affected chicken products.

    Company response

    • Recall — Iceland

      Iceland is recalling batches of its 'Chip Shop Curry 4 Chicken Breast Toppers' and its Southern Fried Chicken Popsters', due to the presence of Salmonella.

    Source excerpt

    • Iceland is recalling batches of its 'Chip Shop Curry 4 Chicken Breast Toppers' and its Southern Fried Chicken Popsters', due to the presence of Salmonella.
    • The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a product recall for batches of two chicken products from Iceland due to the presence of Salmonella.
    • Two frozen chicken products sold in Iceland recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella.