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

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All best before dates from 16/2/2024 to 25/2/2024 inclusive
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above 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 Dunne 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.

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Ireland – Recall of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 Hypoallergenic Formula due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

Posted on January 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Nutramigen LGG Stage 1

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.01
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: USA

Message:

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition are recalling the above batches of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 as a precaution due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name Pack size Batch code
Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 400g ZL3F7D
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 400g ZL3FAA and ZL3FDM

Nature Of Danger:

Cronobacter sakazakii infections are rare but they can be serious for babies younger than 2 months or babies born prematurely or immunocompromised.  Illness usually starts with a fever and poor feeding, excessive crying, or very low energy. In severe cases, it may lead to sepsis or meningitis.

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 consume the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Aldi Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.34
Product Identification: Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons (frozen); pack size: 800g
Batch Code 712654; Best before date: 22 May 2025
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

The above batch of Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons is being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Aldi stores.

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 K O’Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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A pack of Kay O'Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.28
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The below batches of K O’Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Batch code Pack size Use by date
SS30523 150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg 25/11/2023
SS31323 150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg 1/12/2023

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.

Caterers should not use the implicated batches.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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Ireland – Recall of BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves due to the presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Frozen lime leaves front picture

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.27
Product Identification: BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves; pack size: 100g
Batch Code LOT66135 A; best before: 15/05/2025
Country Of Origin: Thailand

Message:

The above batch of BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella Virchow. 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 some batches of Lidl McEnnedy Corn Dogs due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 5, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.24
Product Identification: McEnnedy Corn Dogs; pack size: 530g
Batch Code Use by dates: 28.04.2024, 10.06.2024 and 10.08.2024
Country Of Origin: Germany

Message:

The above batches of McEnnedy Corn Dogs are being recalled by Lidl due the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.

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:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

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Ireland – Recall of Dale Meats Cooked Whole and Sliced Ham, Sliced Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef products due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.20
Product Identification: Dale Meats cooked whole ham, sliced ham, sliced hazlett and sliced corned beef
Batch Code All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 19/08/2023
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Dale Meats is recalling all batches of cooked whole ham, sliced ham, sliced hazlett and sliced corned beef with a use-by-date up to 19/08/2023 due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

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.

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Ireland – Recall of ‘The Deli’ Meatster Snack Salami Original / Hot due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.18
Product Identification: See table below.
Batch Code See table below.

Message:

Product Pack size Barcode Best before date
Meatster Snack Salami Original 125g 4088600027975 02/12/2023
Meatster Snack Salami Hot 125g 4088600027968 02/12/2023

‘The Deli’ is recalling the above batches of snack salamis due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

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:

Display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Full Moon Frozen Shrimp due to the presence of Vibrio

Posted on May 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.12
Product Identification: Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp; pack size: 2kg
Batch Code 29936030; ​​​​​​​Best before: 01/03/2025
Country Of Origin: Ecuador

Message:

The above batch of Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp is being recalled due to the presence of Vibrio cholera and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, headache, and watery diarrhoea (which may be bloody or contain flecks of mucus). Symptoms generally start within 6 to 48 hours and usually last between three to five days. However, depending on the species of Vibrio, symptoms may persist for up to 3 weeks. In some people, particularly children under 5 years of age, the elderly, or those with underlying health conditions, the infection can lead to severe dehydration, which may be fatal if not treated promptly.

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 Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.11
Product Identification: Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons (frozen); pack size: 360g
Batch Code 23122 and 23123; best before date: 31/05/2024
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

Tesco is recalling the above batches of Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella.  

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Tesco stores.

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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. If the chicken has already been consumed, cooking should remove the risk. Raw chicken should always be handled hygienically when defrosting and preparing it, and also cooked thoroughly before eating it.

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