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Dunnes Stores issues recall for specific potato waffle batch
Retailer Dunnes Stores has initiated a product recall for its 680g potato waffles following the detection of elevated chemical levels. Customers are urged to avoid consuming the affected items to ensure long-term health safety and wellbeing.
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Dunnes Stores has officially recalled a specific batch of its 680g potato waffles after testing revealed elevated levels of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH). The retailer has confirmed that point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all affected branches to alert shoppers who may have purchased the product recently.
Mineral oil hydrocarbons, which are typically derived from petroleum refining processes, can enter the food supply chain through various channels, including machinery lubricants, processing aids, or migration from packaging materials. While the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has clarified that consuming the product does not present an immediate danger, they emphasise that prolonged exposure to MOAH could potentially pose health risks over time. Consequently, the measure has been taken as a precautionary step to minimise public exposure.
Consumers who have bought these waffles are strongly advised not to eat them. Further information regarding the specific batch details and return procedures is available on the official Dunnes Stores website or through local store management. The company is working closely with food safety regulators to resolve the matter and ensure all products on shelves meet the required safety standards.
Mineral oil hydrocarbons, which are typically derived from petroleum refining processes, can enter the food supply chain through various channels, including machinery lubricants, processing aids, or migration from packaging materials. While the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has clarified that consuming the product does not present an immediate danger, they emphasise that prolonged exposure to MOAH could potentially pose health risks over time. Consequently, the measure has been taken as a precautionary step to minimise public exposure.
Consumers who have bought these waffles are strongly advised not to eat them. Further information regarding the specific batch details and return procedures is available on the official Dunnes Stores website or through local store management. The company is working closely with food safety regulators to resolve the matter and ensure all products on shelves meet the required safety standards.