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Urgent Food Recall: Popular Slimming World and Iceland Ready Meals May Contain Undeclared Peanuts

24 October, 2024 - 4:14PM
Urgent Food Recall: Popular Slimming World and Iceland Ready Meals May Contain Undeclared Peanuts
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has sounded the alarm with an urgent recall announcement for certain products from Slimming World and Iceland, flagging them as potentially "unsafe" due to undeclared peanut presence.

According to the FSAI alert: "Peanut is not an ingredient in this product and therefore is not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanut," the authority warned, reports the Irish Mirror. Some of these products are also sold in Dunnes Stores across Ireland.

Over on its website, Iceland raised a red flag, advising customers to "do not eat" affected products and stating, "Due to a supplier contamination issue, we are recalling a number of products as a precaution because they may contain peanut allergen, which could pose a risk to those consumers who have a peanut allergy."

Read more: FSAI issues food alert for items sold in Dunnes, Tesco, and more

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Iceland's direct guidance was clear: "If you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it."

Specifically recalled are five Slimming World and three Iceland ready meals which should be returned for a full refund if bought by those with peanut allergies. The Irish Food Allergy Network (IFAN) notes that peanut allergies are quite common in children and often coexist with asthma, eczema, or hay fever.

The products listed by the FSAI as being recalled are:

Slimming World Products Recalled

  • Slimming World Burger Pasta 400g with all date codes up to and including BB: 01/05/2025
  • Slimming World Cajun Chicken Lunch Bowl 400g with all date codes up to and including BB: 16/11/2025
  • Slimming World Katsu Chicken Lunch Bowl 400g with all date codes up to and including BB: 18/02/2026
  • Slimming World Chicken Balti Biryani 550g with all date codes up to and including BB: 22/02/2026
  • Slimming World Lasagne 550g with all date codes up to and including BB: 06/06/2025

Iceland Products Recalled

  • Iceland Takeaway Chicken Jalfrezi 375g with all date codes up to and including BB: 18/04/2026
  • Iceland Takeaway Chicken Madras 375g with all date codes up to and including BB: 28/03/2026
  • Iceland Takeaway Chinese Style Chicken Curry 375g with all date codes up to and including BB: 28/02/2026

While manageable through avoidance and carrying rescue medications, IFAN acknowledges that these measures can be challenging for some families.

What to Do If You Have Purchased Affected Products

If you have purchased any of the products listed above and have a peanut allergy, it is crucial to return them to your nearest Iceland or Dunnes Stores store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

Peanut Allergies: A Common Concern

Peanut allergies are one of the most common food allergies, particularly in children. According to IFAN, peanut allergies are often linked to asthma, eczema, or hay fever. While many families find effective ways to manage peanut allergies through careful avoidance and carrying rescue medications, it's important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.

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Elena Kowalski
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