6 days ago
FSAI: Recalls issued for pork sausages and goats cheese
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed the recall of a batch of pork sausages due to the presence of salmonella.
The authority said the implicated product is Mallons Light 6 Pork Sausages (240g pack) with an approval number of IE 406 EC and a use by date of July 31, 2025.
The FSAI said that although this product is past its use by date, it is suitable for home freezing.
As a result, consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Source: FSAI
According to the FSAI, 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.
Meanwhile, the FSAI has also confirmed the recall of a batch of goats cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall applies to 100g packs of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese with a use by date of August 12, 2025.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers are being advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Source: FSAI
The FSAI added that there is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products.
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.
