The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has requested that Iceland Ireland immediately withdraw all imported frozen foods that are of animal origin. This notification was sent to Iceland Ireland.
The warning that was issued to Metron Stores Ltd. applies to any and all products that have been brought into the Republic of Ireland after March 3rd.
In addition, the FSAI has ordered the company to recall the concerned products and is warning customers not to consume any of the food that has been linked to the contamination.
The authority stated that there was "inadequate evidence of traceability" for the imported frozen foods that came from the shop.
Since March 3, 2023, some frozen foods of animal origin have been imported into Ireland without proper pre-notification, completion of entry declarations, or health certifications, according to a statement issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
"Discussions with the company have taken place, and the investigation involves participation from the FSAI; the Environmental Health Service of the Health Service Executive; the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM); and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority."
According to the Food Safety and Standards Agency of Ireland (FSAI), food shipments were stopped at Dublin Port and a notice was given to either send the products back to Britain or destroy them.
Foods that come from animals, such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, are considered to be of animal origin. Other examples of foods that derive from animals include dairy products.
Dr. Byrne has stated that the FSAI has, at this point, "no reports of any illness associated with implicated products from Iceland Ireland stores." Despite this, the authority is warning customers not to consume the food in question as a safety measure., external
She stated that all food businesses are required to have complete traceability information on the food that they import, produce, distribute, and sell. "All food businesses must also have this information," she said.
This action has been taken because these violations of food legislation occurred, and it is for the protection of consumers that this action has been taken.
The FSAI has informed the European Commission, the Food Standards Agency UK, the Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland, and Food Standards Scotland as part of the inquiry.