Haagen-Dazs products removed from Woolworths, Coles, IGA after recall

An urgent recall has been issued for a popular ice cream brand sold in Coles, Woolworths and IGA over contamination fears of a potentially toxic chemical.

Two Haagen-Dazs products have been stripped from shelves over the potential presence of ethylene oxide.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the warning on Thursday over Haagen-Dazs’ Vanilla 457ml and Häagen-Dazs Classic Collection Mini Cups 4 x 95mL.

The recall affects all Best Before dates from 04.07.2022 up to and including 21.07.2023.

Food products containing ethylene oxide may cause illness if consumed, FSANZ warned.

Consumption of ethylene oxide can cause irritation to the gastrointestinal or respiratory tracts, while exposure can lead to eye pain, vomiting, headaches, sore throat, difficulty breathing and blurred vision, the CDC reports.

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla 457ml has been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers including IGA nationally.

While the Häagen-Dazs Classic Collection Mini Cups 4 x 95mL has been available for sale at Coles.

Consumers should not eat this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

• 'From bad to worse': Coles, Woolworths food prices hit again by wet weather

• 'Broccoli bandits': Shoppers' trick to save on groceries sparks debate

• Coles, Woolworths address shocking images of avocado 'waste'

Series of product recalls

Earlier this week, Coles issued an urgent recall for two home brand tomato pastes, due to an undeclared allergen.

And Aldi recalled a prepared salad, due to an initially undisclosed allergen, which could be harmful for people who have cashew allergies.

Previously, a popular supplement sold in Coles, Woolworths, Big W, Chemist Warehouse was recalled due to contamination with mould.

Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@yahoonews.com.

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter and download the Yahoo News app from the App Store or Google Play.