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Food Safety Incident Report
Date: November 20, 2025
A recent food safety incident has been reported concerning the presence of various foreign bodies in green asparagus varieties. This issue has prompted a recall of the affected products to ensure consumer safety and maintain food quality standards.
The incident was identified in the United States of America and has been categorized under foreign bodies, which can pose significant health risks if consumed. Foreign bodies may include items such as plastic, metal fragments, or other contaminants that can inadvertently enter the food supply chain during harvesting, processing, or packaging.
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has issued a warning regarding this matter, emphasizing the importance of inspecting green asparagus varieties before consumption. Consumers are advised to check for any visible foreign materials and to report any suspicious findings to the relevant authorities.
As a precaution, it is recommended that retailers and distributors remove the affected green asparagus varieties from their shelves and ensure proper disposal to prevent any potential health hazards. The safety of consumers remains a top priority, and all necessary measures are being taken to address this incident effectively.
For further information and updates regarding this recall, consumers should stay informed through official food safety channels.
- Incident: Presence Of Various Foreign Bodies has been detected in Green Asparagus Varieties.
- Date: 2025-11-20
- Product: Green Asparagus Varieties
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- Origin of issue: United States of America
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- Incident Category: Recall, Control
- Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
- Source: The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority -MAST
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