Iceland has issued a product recall as an item being sold contains both undeclared eggs and peanuts.

The Mars Dessert Bar is being recalled because it may contain the allergens which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs have been incorrectly packed with Snickers Dessert Bar.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts and/or an allergy or intolerance to egg.

Iceland product recall

The product affected by the recall is the 600g pack size with a best-before date of February 23, 2024.

Customers are being told to return the product to Iceland stores where they will receive a full refund. No receipt is required.

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.