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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major recall issued on popular Irish food favourite over deadly bacteria infection – which kills one in five
A MAJOR recall was issued for a popular Irish food item due to the presence of Listeria. More severed infections can "causing serious complications" and kill roughly one in five people, with a case fatality rate of around 20 per cent. Advertisement 2 The Happy Pear Lovely Basil pesto has been recalled due to listeria Credit: The Happy Pear is recalling the above batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto due to the presence of Listeria is a rare food-borne illness but is very serious once diagnosed. Symptoms of the disease include flu, sickness, diarrhoea and meningitis. The Advertisement Read more on Health The time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing is usually three weeks but in some cases it can take between three and 70 days. Some people are more susceptible to the With pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly being among those at high risk. Shoppers of the popular Irish food line have been advised not to eat the implicated batch from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Exclusive The health food brand established by twin brothers Stephen and David Flynn has also advised retailers to remove the product from shelves. Customers are asked to check their products, as the warning is for the batch code 514 and use-by date of 10/07/2025. Grocery store staple to disappear from shelves and 'it's happening now' but official insists there's easy way to stop it Meanwhile, another major food brand has recently been recalled from stores. A "do not eat" warning has been issued due to wheat, or gluten, not being included on the ingredients label. Advertisement THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the Myprotein Gooey Filled This popular product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease , and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. Customers have been warned that the 75g packets and the box of 12 75g packs have been recalled. According to the HSE, roughly 1 in every 100 people in Ireland has coeliac disease. Advertisement It can cause a range of symptoms that include diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating. All batch codes are affected, with a best-before date from June 17, 2025 to July 16, 2026. 2 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have listed the symptoms of the disease Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Agriland
6 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.
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
Agriland
23-05-2025
- Health
- Agriland
FSAI issues recall for batch of milk product
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall for a batch of a milk product as it may contain of a type of E. coli bacteria. The authority said that the recall, issued today (Friday, May 23) applies to a batch of Loughpark Farm Raw Milk due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). STEC, which is also known as verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC), are a specific group of E. coli. While most E. coli are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans, STEC produce a powerful toxin which can cause severe illness. Symptoms include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea which is sometimes bloody. Usually there is little or no fever, and patients recover within 5 to 10 days. However, in some people, particularly children under 5 years of age and the elderly, the infection can cause a complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), in which the red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys can stop working properly. The time between the initial infection and the first symptoms appearing is typically between 3 and 4 days but can range between 1 and 8 days. FSAI The FSAI said that the affected batch of one litre Loughpark Farm Raw Milk has a code number of 200525 and an expiry date of May 26, 2025. The authority added that recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. Source: FSAI The FSAI has requested that retailers remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers are also being advised not to drink the implicated batch.
Dublin Live
23-05-2025
- Health
- Dublin Live
Urgent milk recall issued over bacteria that can cause severe illness
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 product recall has been announced due to concerns that a popular milk product may be contaminated with bacteria. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the warning today for a batch of Loughpark Farm Raw Milk, citing the potential presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), also known as verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC), are a specific strain of E. coli. While most E. coli are harmless and reside in the intestines of healthy humans, STEC produces a potent toxin which can lead to severe illness, reports the Irish Mirror. Symptoms include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Typically, there is little or no fever, and patients recover within five to 10 days. However, in certain individuals, particularly children under five years of age and the elderly, the infection can result in a complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), where the red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys may cease to function properly. The period between the initial infection and the onset of symptoms is usually three to four days but can vary between one and eight days. If a customer is showing symptoms of E. coli infection, they are advised to avoid places such as work, nursery and others for at least 48 hours to prevent spreading the bacteria. The affected batches of Loughpark Farm Raw Milk involved in the recall have a batch code of 200525 and an expiry date of 26.05. 2025. Retailers are being asked to withdraw the affected batch from sale, and notices will be displayed at all points of sale retailing this product to alert customers about the safety risk. Customers are advised against consuming the implicated batch. If you have purchased the aforementioned product, refrain from drinking it or using it to produce dairy products. Instead, return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it along with any products made from it. 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.
