23-05-2025
Second milk pulled from Irish shelves in new recall after dangerous bacteria that can cause grim illness possibly found
A MAJOR alert has been issued to Irish consumers over an urgent recall of a popular milk brand – in the second dairy recall this week.
The Food Safety Authority of
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Consumers have been warned to dispose of the impacted batch
The safety bosses issued the alert over a batch of Loughpark Farms Raw Milk with an expiry date of May 26, 2025.
The milk may contain Shiga toxin-producing E coli.
The batch code of the impacted milk is 200525 and the pack size is one litre.
Sellers have been advised to
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Consumers who have the potentially infected milk in the fridges have been advised "not to drink" the batch.
Issuing a stark alert over the potential illness associated with the toxin, the
They said: "Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), 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.
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"Symptoms include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea which is sometimes bloody. Usually there is little or no fever, and patients recover within five to 10 days.
" In some people however, particularly children under five 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 three and four days but can range between 1 and eight days."
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It comes just days after Kenneth Hanna's Farm Shop also recalled a batch of milk due to contamination fears.
The
All batch code and all use by dates have been recalled in the two litre size of the milk.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS
IF you are experiencing the symptoms of being infected by Shiga toxin-producing E coli you should stay away from work or school settings.
This is because the illness is very infectious and can easily be passed from one human to another.
It's commonly passed through infected food, drinks or close contact with infected animals or people.
If you are experiencing symptoms you should make sure you are thoroughly washing your hands.
Stay away from work or education settings for 48 hours after your symptoms have passed.
You should also be cleaning hard surfaces including toilet bowls, flush handles, taps and hand basins regularly.
Bedclothes and other fabrics should be washed on the hottest setting and you should avoid sharing towels while you are ill.
During the course of the illness you should stay hydrated by drinking clear fluids, such as water, broths, and clear sodas.
Avoiding foods like dairy and fatty items, as well as high-fiber and highly seasoned foods can help in not aggravating symptoms.
You should also get plenty of rest while you are unwell and contact your GP if symptoms to do not ease after a few days or you're unable to keep any fluids down.
People over 60, pregnant people, babies and young children and those with a weak immune system should also see a doctor.
Issuing an alert the Food Safety Standards Agency said: "Kenneth Hanna's Farm Shop is recalling the above product.
"A point-of-sale notice is displayed in the farm store that is selling it.
"These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."
"If you have bought the above product, do not drink it or use it to make dairy products.
"Instead, return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it and any products made from it."
