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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 11, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Burren Smokehouse

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.12
Product: Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 90g, 180g, 500g, 1 kg; approval number: IE MO 0022 EC
Batch Code: 288/02
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Burren Smokehouse is recalling the above batch of its Smoked Irish Organic Salmon due to detection of a very low level of Listeria monocytogenes.

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:

A distribution list will be emailed to relevant PEHOs in due course. Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers should recall the implicated batch from their customers. Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of a Further Batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

Posted on January 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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FOP Little Milk Co.

FOP Sheebeg cheese

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.110 (Update 2)
Product: The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar; Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese; pack size: 135g; approval number: IE 1987 EC
Batch Code: K103; best before date: 01.03.22
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI Food Alerts 2021.110 and 2021.110 (update 1), the above additional batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese is being recalled due to elevated levels of histamine. In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected products.

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Ireland – Recall of an Additional Batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and a Batch of Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

Posted on January 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Little milk co. recall.

Sheebeg cheese recall

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.110 (Update 1)
Product: The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar; Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese; pack size: 135 g; approval number: IE 1987 EC
Batch Code: K93; best before date: 06.04.22
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to the FSAI Food Alert 2021.110, the above additional batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and the above batch of Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese are being recalled due to elevated levels of histamine. In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products.

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Ireland – BakeAway Recalls Various Raw Pastry and Dough Products due to Presence of Salmonella

Posted on January 12, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Galberts

Tesco pastry

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.03
Product: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please refer to use by dates in the table below.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

BakeAway is recalling specific batches of various raw pastry and dough products due to the presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

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:

Inspectors:

Distribution information will be emailed to PEHOs. Please notify the FSAI of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and inform their customers by a prominent point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold and by any other suitable communication routes.

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to use the implicated batches.

BakeAway Products

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Ireland – Lidl Recalls a Batch of Deluxe Stuffed Dates Due to the Presence of Salmonella

Posted on December 1, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Lidl Dates

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.100
Product: Deluxe Stuffed Dates; pack size: 240g
Batch Code: 21301/196, best before date: 21/01/2022
Country Of Origin: uk

Message:

Lidl is recalling the above batch of Deluxe Stuffed Dates due to the presence of Salmonella.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Lidl stores supplied with the implicated batch.

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:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of The Proper Dairy Company Irish Farm Halloumi due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 29, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Halloumi

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.99
Product: The Proper Dairy Company Irish Farm Halloumi; pack size: 200g
Batch Code: Use by date: 16th February 2022
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of The Proper Dairy Company Irish Farm Halloumi is being recalled 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 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 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.

Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie due to the Presence of E. coli

Posted on November 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.96
Product: Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie; pack size:155g; approval number: IE 1089 EC
Batch Code: Use by date: 17/11/2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie is being recalled due to the presence of E. coli.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

E. coli at the levels detected indicates a possible hygiene issue and the potential for the presence of harmful bacteria.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie

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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Joyces Supermarkets of Galway Tipperary Brie due to the Presence of E. coli.

Posted on November 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Tipperary Brie for Recall

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.95
Product: Joyce’s Supermarkets of Galway Tipperary Brie; pack size:155g; approval number: IE 1089 EC
Batch Code: Use by date: 17/11/2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Joyce’s Supermarkets of Galway Tipperary Brie is being recalled due to the presence of E. coli.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

E. coli at the levels detected indicates a possible hygiene issue and the potential for the presence of harmful bacteria.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Ireland – Recall of Several Cahills Farm Cheese Products due to the Possible Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.52
Product: Cahill’s Ireland Original Irish Porter; Cahill’s Ireland Original Irish Whiskey, Cahill’s Ireland Red Wine, Cahill’s Ireland Original Irish Cream Liqueur and Cahill’s Ireland Wild Blueberries & Vodka; pack size: all blocks, wheels and pieces
Batch Code: 21109 – 21141 inclusive
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

As a precaution, Cahills Farm Cheese are recalling the above batches of its cheddar cheeses with Original Irish Porter, Original Irish Whiskey, Red Wine, Original Irish Cream Liqueur and Wild Blueberries & Vodka due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

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 to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

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

Caterers should not use the implicated batches.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Cahills Photos 1
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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Derg Cheddar due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

Posted on July 20, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.49
Product: Derg Cheddar
Batch Code: 176-0, best before date: 20/10/2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Derg Cheddar is being recalled by Derg Farmhouse Cheese due to the presence of elevated histamine levels.  In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in The Cheese Shop, Tralee and some Sheridan Cheesemonger stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Derg

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