Category Archives: FSAI

Ireland – Recall of Prymat White Mustard Seeds due to Presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2019.35
Product: Prymat Gorczyca Biała cała (white mustard seeds); pack size: 30 g
Batch Code: 1298133, ‘best-before’ date: 31/05/2022
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:

Salmonella Typhimurium has been detected in the above batch of white mustard seeds. The implicated batch may cause illness if consumed raw.  The affected batch has been removed from sale and a point-of-sale recall notice must be displayed where the batch has been sold.

 

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Food businesses who have sold the implicated batch are requested to remove it from sale and clearly display a point of sale notice informing customers not to eat it.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch. Consumers who may have already consumed the affected batch and are feeling unwell should seek medical advice.
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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Bandon Co-op Butter due to Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2019.24
Product: Bandon Co-Op Butter, pack size: 454 g
Batch Code: L134; ‘Best-before’ date: 14.09.2019
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Bandon Co-Op butter is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated batch was distributed to retail shops in County Cork only.

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, such as meningitis. 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:

A customer list has been emailed to PEHOs in Cork. Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any issues.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the affected batch from sale and clearly display a point-of-sale recall notice informing customers not to eat the affected batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch of Bandon Co-op butter.

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Ireland – Recall of Smoked Pork Sausage Produced by Rimantas Meats, due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2019.20
Product: Smoked Pork Sausage produced by Rimantas Meats, Belturbet,
Co. Cavan, approval number: IE 2826 EC
Batch Code: All batch codes, all expiry dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a batch of ready-to-eat smoked pork sausage (use by date: 07/06/2019) which was produced by Rimantas Meats, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.  As a precautionary measure, all batches of Rimantas Meats smoked pork sausage are being recalled.  These products were mainly sold at food markets in the North East region.

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, such as meningitis. 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:

Food businesses which were supplied with the implicated products are requested to remove them from sale and clearly display a point-of-sale notice informing consumers not to eat the products.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated smoked pork sausage.

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Ireland – Recall of Less is Best Premium Turkey Breast Due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2019.11
Product: Less is Best Premium Turkey Breast; pack size: 120g.
Batch Code: 100212; ‘use-by’ date 28.02.2019.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Divilly’s Ltd is recalling the above batch of its Less is Best Premium Turkey Breast due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Divilly's Turkey Breast

Ireland – Recall of Dunnes Stores and SuperValu Organic Kale Due to Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2019.07
Product:
Dunnes Stores Organic Kale; pack size: 200g
SuperValu Organic Kale; pack size: 200g
Batch Code:
Dunnes Stores Organic Kale: Lot: 5239; ‘best-before’ dates: 22/02/2019 & 23/02/2019
SuperValu Organic Kale: ‘best-before’ dates: 23/02/2019 & 24/02/2019
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batches of Organic Kale are being recalled by Dunnes Stores and SuperValu; this is due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

 

Ireland -Recall of Cabots of Westport Basil Pesto Due to Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI 

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.40
Product: Cabots of Westport Basil Pesto; pack size: 180g
Batch Code: ‘Use-by’ date: 24/09/2018
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Cabots of Westport is recalling the above batch of its basil pesto due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores that sold the implicated batch.

 

 

Ireland – Recall of a Batch of The Deli Green Pesto Due to Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI  

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.36
Product: The Deli Green Pesto; pack size: 140g
Batch Code: ‘Use-by’ date: 16.09.2018
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Aldi is recalling the above batch of its The Deli Green Pesto due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Aldi Stores.

Ireland – Recall of Harvest Moon Natural Hummus Due to Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.35
Product: Harvest Moon Natural Hummus; pack size: 180g
Batch Code: Best before date: 16.09.2018
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Harvest Moon Foods is recalling the above batch of Harvest Moon Natural Hummus due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores that sold the implicated batch.

HarvestMoonHummus

Ireland – Withdrawal of Tullyard Farm Meat Products and Meat Preparations Due to Processing in an Unapproved Facility

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.32
Product: Tullyard Farm Smoked Dry Cure Rashers;
Tullyard Farm Dry Cure Streaky Bacon;
Tullyard Farm Meat  & Poultry 7oz Beef Burgers;
Tullyard Farm Meat & Poultry Mince Beef.
Batch Code: All batch codes, all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above meat products and meat preparations processed in Tullyard Farm, Unit 8 Oaktree Business Centre, Oaktree Business Park, Trim, Co. Meath are being withdrawn as they were processed in an unapproved facility. The products are incorrectly labelled and carry inappropriate identification marks. No other Tullyard Farm products are known to be affected.

Ireland – Recall of Dunnes Stores and Spar Pesto Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.24
Product: Please refer to below table
Batch Code: Please refer to below table
Country Of Origin: Belgium

Message:

As a precautionary measure, Dunnes Stores and Spar are initiating a recall of their own brand pestos, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Consumers who have bought the implicated batches should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

Table for Pesto Alert
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