Coop controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Cyber-attack affects Coop supermarket refrigeration systems
Issue disclosure
A suspected cyber-attack affected refrigeration systems at supermarkets across six European countries, including Coop stores as well as Delhaize, Carrefour, Colruyt Group-operated shops, ICA, SuperValu and Selver. The attack caused some freezers to warm and food to be discarded. The attacker was not identified.
Company response
Remediation — ICA
ICA is currently supporting the affected stores in managing the situation
Remediation — Carrefour
measures had been taken immediately to ensure all shops remained open
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measures had been taken immediately to ensure all shops remained open
In Sweden, several ICA and Coop shops were hit.
In Ireland, it impacted 13 SuperValu supermarkets.
2021
Co-op recalls sandwiches over foreign-body concern
Recall announced
Co-op is recalling some of its sandwiches amid concerns over the presence of an unknown foreign body; the Food Standards Agency issued a recall notice.
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The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall notice for Co-op tuna mayo sandwiches (not pictured).
2021
Co-op recalls meatball product over plastic risk
Recall announced
Co-op is recalling a meatball product because it may contain plastic, creating a health risk.
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A WARNING has been issued as Co-op is recalling a meatballs product due to risk of it containing plastic.
Co-op is recalling Irresistible Carrot Cake and Irresistible Coffee and Walnut Cake because the products may contain pieces of glass.
Co-op is recalling British 12 Beef Meatballs because the product may contain pieces of plastic.
2019
Co-op recalls frozen vegetables after glass contamination
Recall announced
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society announced that frozen vegetables were contaminated with glass. The product was removed from sale in Jersey and Guernsey stores, and customers were asked to return it for a full refund.
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society said frozen vegetables were contaminated with glass, removed them from sale in Jersey and Guernsey stores, and asked customers to return the product for a full refund.
Company response
Recall — Co-op
we took immediate action this morning and removed the product from sale
Investigation — Co-op buying group
The incident has been reported to our buying group in Manchester who will be conducting an investigation.
Refund or compensation — Co-op
to return the product to their nearest store for a full refund
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to return the product to their nearest store for a full refund
we took immediate action this morning and removed the product from sale.
The Channel Islands Co-operative Society confirmed that the product had been on sale in 19 of its stores before the contamination was reported.