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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta due to possible presence of Mould/Mold

Posted on July 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.33
Product Identification: Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder; pack size: 80g
Batch Code Best before date: 21.03.2025
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

The above batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.33
Product Identification: Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder; pack size: 80g
Batch Code Best before date: 21.03.2025
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

The above batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

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Ireland – Recall of specific batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese) due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica

Posted on July 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.30
Product Identification: Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese); pack size: 100g
Batch Code Best-before dates: 12/07/2024 & 19/07/2024
Country Of Origin: France

Message:

The above batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese) are being recalled due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica.

Nature Of Danger:

Yersinia enterocolitica are bacteria which may be ingested via contaminated food or water. Symptoms of yersiniosis most often develop 3-7 days after infection. Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, watery or bloody diarrhoea, headaches, and vomiting. Yersiniosis is typically self-limiting, and symptoms can persist from 1-3 days up to 3 weeks. Some individuals are more vulnerable to infection, including young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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Ireland – Recall of Burren Smokehouse Hot Smoked Salmon products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.25
Product Identification: Organic Hot smoked salmon Honey Lemon Pepper; pack size:140g
Organic Hot smoked salmon Honey Lemon Pepper; pack size:500g
Organic Hot smoked salmon Spiced;pack size: 500g
Batch Code Batch code 412421, use-by from 04/06/24 to 24/06/24.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  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 products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall these products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Hosyaushka Shelled Sunflower Seeds due to presence of Salmonella

Posted on June 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.24
Product Identification: Hosyaushka Sonnenblumenkerne, geschält; shelled sunflower seeds; pack size: 250 g
Batch Code 229/23A; best before date: 30.04.2025
Country Of Origin: Bulgaria

Message:

The above batch of Hosyaushka Sonnenblumenkerne, geschält, shelled sunflower seeds, is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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:

Retailers are requested to remove the affected batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of Dunnes Stores Soya Drink due to a packaging issue which may cause spoilage

Posted on May 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.22
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Soya Drink; pack size: 1 Litre
Batch Code A07301; best-before: 13.03.25
Country Of Origin: Italy

Message:

The above batch of Dunnes Stores Soya Drink is being recalled by Dunnes Stores. This is due to a packaging issue which may lead to air in the product causing it to spoil. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Dunnes Stores.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to drink the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of For Gut Sake Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to hygiene concerns

Posted on May 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.18
Product Identification: For Gut Sake Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk; pack size: 1 litre
Batch Code All batch codes; all expiry dates
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

For Gut Sake is recalling all batches of its Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to concerns with hygiene controls during production.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove all batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batches.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder due to the presence of Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.15
Product Identification: Bigi Mama ginger powder; pack size: 50g
Batch Code Best before: 01/12/2025
Country Of Origin: India

Message:

The above batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch

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Ireland – Recall of specific batches of Nanosupps A Protein Pancake products due to the possible presence of mould

Posted on March 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Hungary

Message:

Nanosupps is recalling the below batches of Ä Protein Pancake due to the possible presence of mould.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product Pack size Batch code Best before
Nanosupps Ä Protein Pancake Pistachio 45g LOT/P320-23 15/05/2024,
17/05/2024,
16/05/2024 & 20/06/2024
Nanosupps Ä Protein Pancake Vanilla 45g LOT/V321-23

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Pistachio & Vanilla Protein Pancakes

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Ireland – SFPA Issues a New Food Safety Fisheries Information Notice on the Management of Norovirus for Shellfish Producers

Posted on February 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) have today (Tuesday 27th February), published a new Food Safety Information Notice in relation to  implementing effective strategies to manage norovirus risks in oysters, with the aim of reducing the incidence of contaminated oysters in the market and minimising the occurrence of norovirus-related illnesses.  The publication of the notice coincides with the SFPA/Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Annual Food Safety Worshops held in Clonakilty and Athlone on February 27th and 28th which includes a focus on norovirus and food incidents.

Norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug”, is a significant cause of acute gastroenteritis often causing diarrhoea and vomiting. The virus is transmitted through the consumption of food or water contaminated with faecal matter or through contact with infected individuals or surfaces. It is prevalent in the community and can be present in discharges from even advanced wastewater treatment systems, which may not entirely eliminate norovirus.

Bivalve molluscs such as oysters are known to accumulate and concentrate norovirus. This poses a particular health risk as these shellfish are often consumed raw or lightly cooked, making them a potential source of infection.

The consumption of oysters contaminated with norovirus presents a significant public health risk. It is vital that Food Business Operators involved in oyster production are cognisant of this risk and implement appropriate management measures, especially during the high-risk winter period. These measures should be a part of their food safety management system, adhering to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles – further details on HACCP can be accessed here: https://www.fsai.ie/Business-Advice/Running-a-Food-Business/Food-Safety-Management-System-(HACCP)/Principles-of-HACCP.

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Ireland – Recall of additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All use-by dates from 16/02/2024 to 25/02/2024 inclusive, as well as use-by dates of 05/03/2024 & 09/03/2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2024.06, two additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunnes Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Sheridans Cheese

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