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Ireland – Iceland Recalls Chip Shop Curry 4 Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters Due to Presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2020.46
Product: Iceland Chip Shop Curry 4 Chicken Breast Toppers; pack size: 400g; best before dates: 27/02/2021, 17/03/2021 and 08/04/2021.

Iceland Southern Fried Chicken Popsters; pack size: 220g; best before date: 04/04/2021.

Batch Code: Please refer to implicated best before dates listed above.
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:

Iceland is recalling the above batches of its Chip Shop Curry 4 Chicken Breast Toppers and its Southern Fried Chicken Popsters, due to the presence of Salmonella.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Iceland Chip Shop Curry 4 Chicken Breast Toppers
Iceland Southern Fried Chicken Popsters

Ireland – Withdrawal of Gold River Quality Mixed Salad Leaves due to the Possible Presence of Cryptosporidium

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.42
Product: Gold River Quality Mixed Salad Leaves (Seasonal Salad Box); pack size: 1kg
Batch Code: All batch codes, all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

All batches of Gold River Quality Mixed Salad Leaves (Seasonal Salad Box) are being withdrawn from sale as a precaution, due to the possible presence of Cryptosporidium.

Nature Of Danger:

Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite which causes cryptosporidiosis, a common form of gastroenteritis. Watery diarrhoea is the most common symptom of cryptosporidiosis, which can be particularly serious for young children, older people, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

EHOs are requested to notify the FSAI at foodincidents@fsai.ie, if the implicated batches are found to be in use at catering premises.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Caterers should not use the implicated batches.

Gold River Photos

Ireland – Recall of Additional Batch of Union Hall Smoked Fish Smoked Salmon Pate due to Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.35 (Update 1)
Product: Union Hall Smoked Fish Smoked Salmon Pâté; pack size: 100g; IE CK 0031 EC
Batch Code: Use by: 05.08.2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2020.35, Union Hall Smoked Fish is recalling an additional batch of its Smoked Salmon Pâté due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch of pâté.

Union Hall Smoked Salmon Pate

Ireland – Withdrawal of a Batch of Symbio Ekologiczne Platki Jaglane Millet Flakes Due to the Presence of Elevated Ochratoxin A

fsai

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2020.40
Product: Symbio Ekologiczne Płatki Jaglane (Millet Flakes); pack size: 250g
Batch Code: 10.2020 (3003); best before date: 31/10/2020
Country Of Origin: Ukraine

Message:

Elevated Ochratoxin A was detected in the above batch of Symbio Ekologiczne Płatki Jaglane millet flakes.  Ochratoxin A is a toxin which is produced by fungi growing on the plant material.  The implicated batch is being withdrawn from the market.

Millet photo

Ireland – Recall of Konspol Chicken Burgers due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.36
Product: Konspol Hamburgery z kurczaka  
Batch Code: 294/VI; use by: 20/07/2020
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:

Konspol – Holding Sp. z o.o. is recalling the above batch of its chicken burgers due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices are to be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks, but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Ireland – Recall of Union Hall Smoked Salmon Pate due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.35
Product: Union Hall Smoked Salmon Paté; pack size: 100g; IE CK 0031 EC
Batch Code: Use by: 18/07/2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Union Hall Smoked Fish is recalling the above batch of its Smoked Salmon Paté due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Union Hall Pate

Ireland – Recall of Kresto Sezam Sesame Seeds due to the Presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.34
Product: Kresto Sezam Sesame Seeds, pack size: 200g
Batch Code: L200551V4646; Best before: 31/08/2021
Country Of Origin: India

Message:

The above batch of Kresto Sezam Sesame Seeds is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

The implicated batches could cause salmonellosis. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batch.

Kresto Sesame Seeds

 

Ireland – Recall of all Primula Cheese Spreads in Tubes due to Clostridium botulinum

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.33
Product: Primula Cheese ’n’ Prawns (chilled); pack size: 150g;

Primula Cheese ‘n’ Ham (chilled); pack size: 150g;

Primula Original Cheese (chilled); pack size: 150g;

Primula Cheese ‘n’ Chives (chilled); pack size: 150g;

Primula Light Cheese (chilled); pack size: 150g;

Primula Smoky Cheese ‘n’ Paprika (chilled); pack size: 150g;

Primula Spicy Cheese ‘n’ Jalapeno (chilled); pack size 150g;

Primula Easy Squeezy! Original Cheese (ambient); pack size: 100g;

Primula Easy Squeezy! Cheese with Chive (ambient); pack size: 100g;

Primula Easy Squeezy! Cheese with Ham (ambient); pack size: 100g.

Batch Code: All batch codes and all expiry date codes.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Primula Ltd. (UK) is recalling the above Primula Cheese Spreads in tubes as manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of these products could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company.  A recall from consumers is being carried out as a precautionary measure because one product might contain Clostridium botulinum. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products.

Nature Of Danger:

The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth of and toxin production by Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin may cause a rare but serious form of food poisoning that can cause paralysis and can be fatal.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected products were sold.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers to advise them to recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

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Primula 2
Primula 3

Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Duncannon Smokehouse Oak Smoked Salmon Due to the Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.27
Product: Duncannon Smokehouse Oak Smoked Salmon; pack size: 100g.
Batch Code: DFCSSS1405; ‘use-by’ date: 11.06.2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Duncannon Fish Company Ltd. is recalling the above batch of its oak smoked salmon due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Inspectors:

Distribution information will be shared with relevant inspectors in due course.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the affected batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Duncannon_Smoked_salmon

Ireland – Recall of Green Giant Original Sweetcorn Due to Packaging Fault

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2020.23
Product: Green Giant Original Sweetcorn, pack size: 198g
Batch Code: 293 1S1, 294 1S1 and 295 1S1; best before date: 07/2023
Country Of Origin: France

Message:

General Mills UK is recalling the above batches of Green Giant Original Sweetcorn due to faulty seams which could potentially lead to food quality and safety issues.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Sweetcorn