Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN), linked to the Spanish Ministry of Consumption, issued a recall after reports of foreign bodies found in several frozen products sold by major retailers. The agency advised households to avoid consuming these items and to return them to the point of purchase for a refund or exchange. The recall underscores the ongoing vigilance required in the food supply chain and the importance of prompt reporting by consumers when anomalies are observed. (Source: AESAN)
Popular Häagen-Dazs ice cream recalled
Specifically, the affected products include Gelatelli 7×75 Eclipse from Lidl, Espiral 7×75 from Hacendado, and Chupy Fresh and Chupy Cola from Aldi. Batch numbers and expiration dates for the affected ice creams vary: Hacendado items cover 4/30/2024 to 7/20/2024; Lidl items span 4/31/2024 to 7/30/2024, and 5/31/2024 to 7/31/2024 for some lines. Retailers have cooperated with the investigation and are coordinating with the authorities to remove the products from shelves. (AESAN)
Affected ice cream. AESAN
This information has been shared with the regional authorities through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) to confirm that the products have been withdrawn from sale channels. Consumers who have purchased these items should not use them and should return them to the place of purchase for repayment or replacement. Reporting any adverse events to health authorities is encouraged to ensure public safety. (Source: AESAN)