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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall issued for popular Happy Pear product due to food poisoning fears
An urgent recall has been issued on a popular product from vegan food brand The Happy Pear over food safety fears. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced on Monday (June 2) that a recall notice has been issued for a specific batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto. The implicated batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto being pulled from shelves has a batch code of 5149 and a best before date of 10/07/2025. The Happy Pear, a healthy-food brand started by twin brothers Steven and David Flynn in 2004, is recalling the popular product due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a type of disease-causing bacteria that can contaminate many foods. 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 three weeks but can range between three and 70 days. Wholesalers/distributors are requested by the FSAI to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers. The FSAI has also warned consumers not to eat the implicated batches of pesto and return the affected product for a full refund, while caterers have also been warned not to use the implicated batch. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Agriland
4 days ago
- Health
- Agriland
Food alerts: FSAI issues recall notice for Centra salmon product
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for Centra hot smoked BBQ salmon due to missing cooking instructions on the label. According to the authority the recall is for the 200g pack size. The FSAI said that the batch of Centra hot smoked BBQ salmon is being recalled as 'it was mispacked with raw Centra salmon darnes and the label does not have cooking instructions'. Source: FSAI Retailers have been asked to remove the implicated batch from sale and according to the FSAI point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the particular salmon product. 'Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch,' the authority added. FSAI Separately the FSAI has launched a public consultation to gather views from consumers and food businesses in Ireland on a national food hygiene rating scheme. Food hygiene rating schemes are in operation in a number of countries and provide customers with signage that indicates the level of cleanliness and food safety standards of a food business based on official food safety inspections. The FSAI wants to hear from consumers and food businesses in Ireland about their views on the subject and have invited everyone to take part in the online consultation which will run until June, 23. Food hygiene rating schemes are currently in operation for example in Northern Ireland, England and Wales (Scores on Doors), Denmark and France (Smiley Faces), and in some US states. They typically involve the public display of food safety inspection results as a number, letter or symbol on the food business's window and/or website, aiming to increase transparency in the food chain, support consumer decision making and promote higher standards of hygiene across the food sector. According to the FSAI this helps customers make informed choices about where they eat and purchase food from while encouraging businesses to maintain high food safety standards.
Dublin Live
5 days ago
- Health
- Dublin Live
Urgent recall issued for popular salmon product sold in Centra stores
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An urgent recall has been issued for a popular salmon product sold in Centra stores nationwide as shoppers have been warned not to eat the implicated batch. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced on Friday that a recall has been issued on a batch of Centra Hot Smoked BBQ Salmon "as it was mispacked with raw Centra salmon darnes and the label does not have cooking instructions". The safety alert was issued after it was discovered on inspection that the packaging does not have any preparation or cooking instructions for the raw salmon. Smoked salmon is safe to eat without cooking or heating, but raw salmon is not without the appropriate preparation and freshness. Centra shops around the country are pulling the products from shelves, and point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch. The affected batch of 200g packs of Centra Hot Smoked BBQ Salmon has a batch code of 44911N, while the best before date is 07/06/2025 and the approval number is IE-DN 0012-EC. "Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch," the FSAI warned. The FSAI also announced on Friday that a batch of popular protein bars sold in Lidl is being pulled from shelves due to a labelling error. A recall has been issued for Healthy Fit Cookies and Cream Protein Bar as the ingredients in the affected batch are not labelled in English. The implicated batch contains milk and soya. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk and soya. The affected batch of the 60g product was sold in Lidl stores across Ireland and has a best-before date of 01-2026 and a batch code of 002851. In a statement, a Lidl spokesperson said: "If you have purchased the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to Milk or Soy, we advise you not to consume it. Instead, please return the product to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt. "Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused." Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Lidl's Customer Services Team on 01 920 3010. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall issued for popular Centra product amid 'do not eat' warning
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular salmon product sold in Centra stores nationwide as shoppers have been warned not to eat the implicated batch. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced on Friday that a recall has been issued on a batch of Centra Hot Smoked BBQ Salmon "as it was mispacked with raw Centra salmon darnes and the label does not have cooking instructions". The safety alert was issued after it was discovered on inspection that the packaging does not have any preparation or cooking instructions for the raw salmon. Smoked salmon is safe to eat without cooking or heating, but raw salmon is not without the appropriate preparation and freshness. Centra shops around the country are pulling the products from shelves, and point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch. The affected batch of 200g packs of Centra Hot Smoked BBQ Salmon has a batch code of 44911N, while the best before date is 07/06/2025 and the approval number is IE-DN 0012-EC. "Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch," the FSAI warned. The FSAI also announced on Friday that a batch of popular protein bars sold in Lidl is being pulled from shelves due to a labelling error. A recall has been issued for Healthy Fit Cookies & Cream Protein Bar as the ingredients in the affected batch are not labelled in English. The implicated batch contains milk and soya. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk and soya. The affected batch of the 60g product was sold in Lidl stores across Ireland and has a best-before date of 01-2026 and a batch code of 002851. In a statement, a Lidl spokesperson said: "If you have purchased the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to Milk or Soy, we advise you not to consume it. Instead, please return the product to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt. "Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused." Any customers with queries or concerns can contact Lidl's Customer Services Team on 01 920 3010.
The Journal
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Journal
Watchdog floats getting cafés and takeaways to display food safety ratings on their shop window
THE FOOD SAFETY watchdog is proposing a measure that would see restaurants publicly display signage that indicates the level of their cleanliness and food safety standards. It would see official food safety inspections results conducted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) as a number, letter or symbol posted on the front window of restaurants, cafés, takeaways, hotels, supermarkets and shops. The FSAI's food safety consultative council today announced a public consultation to gather views from consumers and food businesses in Ireland on a national food hygiene rating scheme. Such food hygiene rating schemes are in operation in a number of countries, according to the FSAI, and provide customers with information based on official food safety inspections. These rating schemes are currently in operation in Northern Ireland, England and Wales (known as Scores on Doors ), Denmark and France. They typically involve the public display of food safety inspection results as a number, letter or symbol on the food business's window and/or website, aiming to increase transparency in the food chain, support consumer decision making and promote higher standards of hygiene across the food sector. Advertisement The consultation will review how such a scheme might influence consumer decision-making, and what implications it could have for Irish food businesses. The FSAI is calling on consumers and food businesses in Ireland to make their views known through an online consultation which will run until 23 June next. Jamie Knox, chair of the FSAI's food safety consultative council, urged participation in the consultation and highlighted the importance of engagement by consumers and businesses. 'Food hygiene rating schemes have been shown internationally to empower consumers and drive higher standards across the food sector,' Knox said. 'Just as importantly, we understand the value of listening to concerns the food industry may have. This is not a decision — it is an evaluation process. 'By considering international evidence and gathering views from both consumers and food businesses, we aim to ensure that any recommendation made is informed, balanced, and grounded in public and professional interests.' Information gathered from the consultation will inform a comprehensive evaluation report, expected to be finalised in early 2026. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
