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Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Popular retailer recalls children's clothes over 'risk of being strangled'
If you've purchased one of these products, you should return it to your nearest store for a full refund - and you won't need your receipt to get your money back Matalan has recalled three children's clothes products over fears children could end up getting strangled. The retailer has pulled its blue shark rash vest and shorts, its seersucker swimshorts in blue and boys tie dye swimshorts. If you've purchased one of these products, you should return it to your nearest Matalan for a full refund. You won't need your receipt to get your money back. These items were on sale from January 12, 2025 until March 17, 2025. In a recall notice published by Matalan, the retailer said: 'It has come to our attention that the above Boy's swim shorts do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety, as there is high possibility of Entrapment and Strangulation with the draw cord. 'As customer safety is our highest priority, we are immediately recalling these swim shorts. If you've bought any of the swim shorts shown above, please do not use the product and return it at your earliest convenience to your nearest Matalan store where our staff will be happy to give you a full refund. 'You will not need to produce a receipt to claim a refund. If you have bought the above for someone else or know someone who has one then please let them know immediately about this notice. 'We pride ourselves on delivering great quality at great prices and we're really sorry for any inconvenience caused. Please note this recall does not affect any other Matalan product.' If you have any questions, you can contact Matalan on 0333 0044444, or by email at customercareceo@ For all product recalls, you can check the Food Standards Agency and Chartered Trading Standards Institute websites. You should also notice recall notices in stores if they've pulled a product from shelves. Other recall notices you should be aware of include Grape Tree pulling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because Shiga toxin-producing was found in one of its batches. The product that has been recalled has the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best before date of July 11, 2026. The pack size is 250g. infections can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. Lidl has also recalled batches of its fruit and nut bars over fears they could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled Alesto Raw Fruit and Nut Bars in various flavours. The recall applies to all stock with a best before date of December 2025 with the batch code L24337, and best before date of November 2025 with the batch code L24316.
Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- General
- Belfast Telegraph
PHA ‘working closely' with NI nursery closed following E-coli outbreak
Parents and staff at the nursery – which is in the Belfast area – have been informed and given advice on how to reduce the spread of infection. The PHA has not named the nursery. A spokesperson said: 'The Public Health Agency (PHA) is investigating and managing an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) associated with a nursery in Belfast. 'All relevant public health actions are being undertaken. As a precautionary measure the nursery has voluntarily closed to allow for testing of all children and staff and a deep clean. 'PHA is working closely with the nursery to ensure all infection control measures are in place. Parents and staff at the nursery have been informed and given advice to help reduce the risk of spreading the infection. "PHA continues to monitor the situation.' STEC symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever but most people recover within five to seven days. The PHA also issued advice for anyone who contracts the infection. 'Most people with STEC infection get better within five to seven days,' they said. "However diarrhoeal illnesses can be easily spread from person to person in nursery settings due to the close contact between children and staff, especially as young children may not be able to maintain good hand hygiene. "It is vital that everyone follows some simple rules to help prevent the spread of diarrhoeal illness – not just those with symptoms. News Catch Up - Tuesday 3 June "Everyone should wash their hands with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food. Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available, however soap and water is the preferred option. "People with vomiting or diarrhoea should remain at home until they have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nursery school shuts due to E. coli outbreak
A Belfast nursery school has closed for a "deep clean" following an E. coli outbreak. The Public Health Agency (PHA) confirmed it was investigating and managing an outbreak of "Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)" linked to the nursery. The PHA did not name the school but said it had shut voluntarily for cleaning and to allow all staff and pupils to be tested for the infection. STEC symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever but most people recover within five to seven days. However, a small proportion of patients, mainly children, can develop a serious life-threatening condition which can lead to kidney failure. The PHA said it was "working closely with the nursery to ensure all infection control measures are in place" and was continuing to monitor the situation. It explained "diarrhoeal illnesses can be easily spread from person to person in nursery settings due to the close contact between children and staff". The outbreak was first reported by Belfast Live on Tuesday morning.
South Wales Guardian
28-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Asda, Lidl, Tesco & more supermarket recall warnings issued
Recalls have been issued for a variety of reasons, including the presence of disease-causing bacteria, the risk that food may contain plastic, and a breakfast food that may contain insects. If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks. We have rounded up the ongoing product recalls you should be aware of. Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK due to the presence of a bacteria that can cause sever diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and even kidney failure. Grape Tree is recalling its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been found in a batch of the nuts with a best before date of July 11, 2026. The affected batch has a code of G41 5 101 250610. A FSA spokesman said: 'Symptoms caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. 'Grape Tree recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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 eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please email info@ A popular biscuit has been recalled because it may pose a health risk to shoppers due to a packaging error. THG Nutrition has recalled its Myprotein gooey filled cookie – double chocolate and caramel flavour because it contains wheat not mentioned on the label. As a result, the product is a health risk to anyone with coeliac disease, or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten. The affected products have best before dates of June 17 and July 16. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'THG Nutrition Limited is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. 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 and have coeliac disease, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund. 'For more information, please telephone 0800 260 6946, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm (outside these hours please leave a voicemail message with your contact details) or email qualityassurance@ Shoppers at Lidl have been warned not to eat a popular snack that may be 'unsafe to eat' as it could contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket has recalled a number of Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bars because of the possible presence of plastic. Four flavours of the bars are affected by the recall; the cocoa and orange, blueberry muffin, salted caramel, and berry flavoured bars have all been recalled. The affected bars have batch codes of L24316 and L24337, and best before dates of November 2025 and December 2025. Thursday 15 May: @LidlGB recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic #FoodAlert A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned shoppers who had purchased the bars not to eat them. They said: 'Lidl is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. 'These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. 'If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. 'For further information, please contact Lidl Customer Care on or 0203 966 5566.' A Lidl spokesman added: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.' A lasagne has been recalled and a 'do not eat' warning issued after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned it could be a 'possible health risk'. Giovanni Rana is recalling its La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne due to a packaging error. As a result of the error, some packs may contain the Prawn & Lobster Lasagne, despite the label not listing crustaceans as an ingredient. The affected lasagne has a batch code of L0B510816 and a use by date of June 17. An FSA spokesman said: 'Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd is recalling the above product from customers and has been told to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. 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 and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (even without a receipt). For further information please contact the company on recall@ Asda shoppers have been issued a 'do not eat' warning after the supermarket giant was forced to issue a recall on some of its chicken. The supermarket has recalled its hot and spicy chicken breast slices because of an incorrect use-by date on the label. Asda has apologised to customers affected by the recall, which covers the hot and spicy chicken breast slices with a use-by date of May 30. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has told warned customers who have purchased the affected chicken not to eat it. Tuesday 29 April 2025 - @Asda recalls Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices because of an incorrect use-by date: They said: 'ASDA is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. '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 eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a refund. For further information, contact ASDA's customer relations line on: 0800 952 0101.' An Asda spokesman added: 'If you have purchased Asda hot and spicy chicken breast slices with a use by date of May 30 please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. 'We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.' Popular chocolate bars sold at a number of UK supermarkets have been recalled as they may contain 'small stones'. Tony's Chocolonely is recalling certain batches of two of its chocolate products because of the 'potential presence of foreign objects'. The chocolate bars which may contain the small stones are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar 180g and the Everything Bar 180g. Only certain product codes of the chocolate are being recalled. (Image: Tony's Chocolonely) These are the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar codes and best before dates affected: These are the Everything Bar codes and best before dates affected: A spokesman for Tony's Chocolonely UK said: 'We are extremely sorry to have to issue this recall, and for the inconvenience that this will cause people who purchased these products. 'Whilst the probability of a product being affected is low, we always put the safety and satisfaction of our consumers first and that is why we have made the decision to recall these products. 'We apologise to consumers and our partners for the impact this will have. 'This recall only affects these specific products and lot codes. All other Tony's Chocolonely products remain safe to consume and are not impacted. 'Do you have a bar with the impacted lot number(s)? Please don't eat the chocolate. Instead, we kindly ask you that you return the product to the store where you bought it for a refund or replacement.' Tesco has recalled one of its Tesco Free From Meal Kits because it may contain undeclared soya. The presence of soya, not mentioned on the label, makes it a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. The affected products are the Tesco Free From Katsu Curry Meal Kit, affecting all products with a best before date up to and including December 12. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: 'Tesco is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. 'The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. '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 products do not eat them. Instead, return them to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.' Iceland has issued a 'do not eat' warning to its customers over a product that may contain pieces of plastic. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because of the risk of plastic in the dish, making it unsafe to eat. The affected products have best before dates of July 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026. A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency also told anyone who has purchased the dish not to eat it. Wednesday 19 March. Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland Vegetable Lasagne because it may contain pieces of plastic #FoodAlert They said: 'Iceland Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. '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 eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please call 0800 328 0800.' An Iceland spokesman added: 'We are taking the precautionary measure of recalling the dates codes of the above product because it may contain hard pieces of plastic making it unsafe to eat. 'Only the best before date codes listed in this notice are affected. 'If you have purchased any of the above product, DO NOT eat it.' A popular breakfast choice sold at Tesco, Ocado, Amazon and other outlets has been recalled because it may contain insects. Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling its Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects. The affected product is the 400g box of granola with a best before date of October 24. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the granola not to eat it but return it to wherever they bought it for a full refund. Thursday 20 March - @rudehealth recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects #FoodAlert A spokesman said: 'The product listed above might contain insects, which may make them unsafe to eat. 'Rude Health Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. '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 eat it. Instead, return it to your local store for a refund. For further information, please contact Rude Health Foods Ltd at hello@ A Rude Health Foods spokesman added: 'No other batches of the chocolate crunch granola or other Rude Health products are affected by this recall. 'If you have bought the above product we advise you do not consumer it. 'We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to our customers.' If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I got a horrifying 7-year infection after my boyfriend farted in my face – docs were stunned when they looked up my nose
A WOMAN says she was left with a seven-year infection after her boyfriend farted in her face. Though the pair parted ways, Christine Connell was plagued by a 7 Christine Connell claims she got a sinus infection after her boyfriend farted in her face 7 Her partner let rip while getting ready for bed in front of her Credit: Instagram @christinexploring 7 The cause of her persistent infection left doctors stumped for years Credit: Getty She traced her symptoms back to a fateful night spent in a hotel room. Christine was lying in bed recovering from knee surgery when her boyfriend The content creator claims she's been battling sinus infections in the seven years since. But she didn't think to connect her health issues to the gassy incident until doctors took a culture sample from her nose. Read more on E. coli Sinus infections are inflammation of the sinuses - cavities in the nose, cheeks and forehead - and are common after a cold or a bout of flu. They can be caused by a virus and tend to clear up on their own in a matter of weeks, though they can linger for longer if caused by bacteria or a fungus. Christine - known as @christinexploring online - said "I've had a persistent sinus infection ever since he and I stayed in a hotel one night after I had surgery and he farted terribly." Most read in Health "I couldn't breathe," Christine added, saying she'd "There's not anything that even compares to that." Food Standards Agency explains E Coli Christine grappled with constant sinus infections - which cause facial pain, a stuffy nose, thick green snot and fever - in the years afterwards. She even had a barrage of tests and scans to try to get to the bottom of it. But her doctors - including four ear, nose and throat specialists - seemed unable to figure out the cause of her infection. The travel influencer took to TikTok to reveal the results of her sinus tests, in a clip captioned "I wish I were joking". 7 Tests revealed Christine's sinuses were colonised with 7 'You usually don't get in your sinuses because is from poop,' Christine said Credit: TikTok @christinexploring "It is she announced. Escherichia coli - most often referred to as - is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut without causing harm. But some strains can make people sick, causing gut and urinary tract infections. infections happen when you ingest bacteria from poop that are too small to see, whether through eating contaminated foods and drinks, touching germ-laden surfaces or not washing your hands properly after using the loo. What are the symptoms of Most strains are harmless but some can cause serious food poisoning. That is the case with Shiga toxin-producing ( Some people who are exposed to STEC do not become ill. Others develop stomach cramps and bloody diarrhoea. Symptoms can also include vomiting, fever, and chills. In severe cases, the infection can damage organs, such as the kidneys. Symptoms can appear anywhere from one to ten days after exposure but usually appear around three to four days after exposure. Most of those affected by the bug will get better without treatment within a week. Sufferers are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Are you at risk of getting it? People can become infected by: Eating contaminated food Contact with infected animals either directly or through inadvertent contact with animal faeces, for example at farms, petting farms and campsites Contact with other people who have the illness (through inadequate hand hygiene after using the toilet, before food handling - particularly in households, nurseries, infant schools, or both Drinking water from inadequately treated water supplies Swimming or playing in contaminated water such as ponds or streams STEC are very infectious because very few bacteria are needed to cause illness. This means that disease can spread easily within families and in other settings such as day nurseries, primary schools, nursing homes and hospitals where there are young children and others who might have difficulty keeping clean. How can you protect yourself from STEC? An STEC infection can be prevented by taking the following precautions: Cook all minced meat products (burgers, meatloaf, meatballs) thoroughly, until the colour is the same all the way through, and no blood runs from them Ensure refrigerators are working correctly - bacteria grow more quickly at temperatures over 4 o C Only leave cooked foods, meat and dairy products out at room temperature for a short time Store uncooked meats below-cooked meats and salad vegetables to avoid dripping juices onto ready-to-eat food Store uncooked and cooked meats on different plates, and avoid all contact between raw and cooked meats Thoroughly wash all salad vegetables and do not prepare them with utensils that have also been used for raw meat Children and the elderly who are particularly susceptible to the severe effects of STEC should avoid eating or drinking unpasteurised dairy products People who have been ill should not prepare food for others for at least 48 hours after they have recovered Boil any drinking water if you are unsure of its source Do not swim in water that you think may be contaminated by cattle and sheep in nearby fields Wash your hands thoroughly after using the toilet (or helping others including changing nappies), handling raw meat, before meals and after contact with animals Source: PHE + USCDC "You usually don't get in your sinuses because is from poop," Christine said. "So I don't know, how does that get in your sinuses unless you have a boyfriend who farts disgustingly and you are forced to inhale it because you are immobile after ankle surgery?" next to hers. "He was not clothed and standing between the two beds," she said. "His butt was facing me and that is when the fart happened." Christine stressed that "he was not intending to fart in my face, he was just getting in bed and [her] face happened to be in the path of the fart that was released". When I say it was the worst fart I have ever smelled in my life, I truly mean that Christine Connell She went on: "I had just had ankle surgery that I was recovering from, so I imagine that my "Maybe in another circumstance, if I had been healthy, it wouldn't have happened. "And also, when I say it was the worst fart I have ever smelled in my life, I truly mean that. "So, I think there were just a lot of factors combined that made this possible." But Christine added that her bizarre ordeal was "definitely rare". "I think it's actually more common to get pink eye from someone farting in your face," she said. Can you really get from farts? 7 Professor Franklin Joseph said it wasn't really possible to get E. coli from farts Credit: Getty In the comments of her initial video, Christine acknowledged that the poo bacteria could have entered her sinuses some other way, during the surgery she'd just undergone, for example. One viewer pointed out that is a common cause of nosocomial sinusitis, which is sinusitis that develops in a hospital setting. "The infections often occur after medical procedures like nasal intubation or nasogastric tubing," they wrote, to which Christine replied: "I'm not sure if that makes it better or worse." Professor Franklin Joseph, consultant physician, head of Dr Frank's Clinic, shared his thoughts on the clip. He told Sun Health: "While it certainly makes for an eye-catching TikTok, the idea of developing a sinus infection from someone passing gas is, scientifically speaking, extremely unlikely." The doctor - who shares health advice on his own TikTok - added: " is a type of bacteria that lives naturally in the gut and is commonly passed through contaminated food, water or direct faecal contact - but not through air in the way flatulence works. "The gas itself doesn't carry bacteria. "For to reach the sinuses, it would need to travel through a direct route such as via the bloodstream or through contaminated hands or objects coming into contact with the nasal passages - not from breathing in someone's flatulence in a hotel room. "That said, finding in the sinuses is rare but not impossible. "In immunocompromised patients or following trauma or poor hygiene, unusual bacteria can occasionally colonise areas where they don't belong. "But it's far more likely this individual's sinus infection had a more conventional cause - and the result was a surprising secondary finding, not the origin story. "Ultimately, while this story has gone viral for its shock value, it's not something the average person should be concerned about. "You can share a room - or even a bed - with someone and not worry about developing a seven-year sinus infection from their digestive habits." 7 Christine's since tried to flush the bacteria out of her sinuses Credit: TikTok @christinexploring
