Latest news with #SparChèvreGoatsCheese
Agriland
2 days ago
- Health
- Agriland
Further recalls issued for goat's cheese due to possible listeria
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed that there have been further recalls issued for goat's cheese products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Yesterday (Monday, August 11), the FSAI confirmed a recall of a batch of goat's cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria. That recall was for a batch of 100g packs of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese with a use-by date of August 12, 2025. In a further notification today (Tuesday, August 12), the authority said that three further goat's cheese product batches are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria. The country of origin for the products concerned is listed as France. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. The FSAI highlighted that there is no evidence currently that any of these recalls are related to the outbreak of listeriosis in late July. In the latest food alert issued by the FSAI, the implicated batches are: SuperValu Goat's Cheese (110g pack size) with use-by dates of August 7, 2025 and August 12, 2025; Freshly Prepared by Our Cheesemongers Goats Cheese (pack sizes vary) with use-by dates of August 11, 2025, and August 12, 2025; SuperValu Chevre Log (pack sizes vary), relating to all use-by dates up to and including August 12, 2025. Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. 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.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Cheese recalled by supplier due to possible listeria contamination
Spar has urgently recalled a batch of goat's cheese in Northern Ireland over potential listeria contamination. A batch of goat's cheese sold in Spar stores across Northern Ireland has been urgently recalled amid concerns it could be contaminated with listeria. The affected product is Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese, supplied by Horgan's Delicatessen. It comes in 100g packs with a use by date of August 12. The Food Safety Authority (FSA) in Northern Ireland confirmed that the implicated batch was distributed to outlets in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Customers who have purchased the cheese are being advised not to consume it and to return it to the store for a full refund. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all affected shops, explaining the recall and providing instructions for consumers. The FSA said the move is precautionary but necessary, as listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in certain groups. 'Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. "However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications such as meningitis,' the agency said. Particular caution is urged for those more at risk, including people over the age of 65, pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns under one month old, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Listeria infection, also known as listeriosis, is caused by bacteria that can spread through contaminated food. While some cases are mild, resulting in flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, others can be far more severe. The incubation period for listeria averages around three weeks, although it can range from three to 70 days, meaning symptoms may take time to appear after consumption of contaminated food. This latest alert comes shortly after other food safety concerns in Ireland. In recent weeks, some potted coriander plants and hummus products supplied by O'Hanlon Herbs were recalled from major supermarkets including Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl, Marks & Spencer and SuperValu. The FSA said the recalls highlight the importance of checking food packaging carefully before eating. 'If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to where it was bought for a full refund,' it advised. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. 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. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Horgan's Delicatessen Supplies, which provides the Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese, has confirmed it is cooperating fully with the recall process. The company said it is working with all retailers involved to ensure affected products are removed from shelves promptly. Consumers who have already eaten the cheese and are concerned about their health are urged to seek medical advice, especially if they are in one of the higher-risk categories. Food safety officials have stressed that vigilance remains the best protection, particularly during the summer months when certain bacteria can thrive. While foodborne illnesses are relatively rare, the potential risks mean that recalls of this kind must be taken seriously. The FSA continues to monitor the situation and will issue updates if any further batches or products are implicated. For now, customers are reminded to stay alert and check the use by date on any Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese purchased in recent weeks.
Agriland
2 days ago
- Health
- Agriland
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.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Major warning as popular cheese sold at several Irish supermarkets urgently recalled over health fears
A POPULAR cheese sold in Spar is being recalled over "listeria monocytogenes" fears. Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese products are being recalled from Irish stores across the country. 3 The Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese are being recalled Credit: 3 The food items had a use-by-date of August 12 Credit: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled a batch of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese due to the possible presence of listeria. This is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis. When contaminated food is consumed, especially unpasteurised dairy products, raw vegetables and ready-to-eat meats, it can lead to the illness. The FSAI said: "The batch of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. "Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. "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." The food items had a use-by-date by 12/08/2023. And its country of origin is France. The FSAI added: "Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. "Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch." 'Contaminated' fish sold at Aldi across 3 states recalled as 'life threatening' ingredient found – check date on label NATURE OF DANGER 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. The FSAI added: "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." It comes after another warning was issued about popular bicycle wheels sold in Ireland, which pose a series of risks to their users. RECALL ALERT DT Swiss and Swiss Side are carrying out a recall on their selected models of bicycle wheels. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the recalls for the bicycle wheels from both brands after discovering the product presents the risks of property damage, serious injury or death. It was discovered that the wheel rim may weaken or fail unexpectedly, which may cause damage to some properties or cause life-threatening injuries to the user. DT Swiss has urgently recalled the affected models of ARC/ERC/CRC/HEC. The affected wheel models of the ERC, CRC, and HEC series have rim heights of 35 and 45mm and affected models of the ARC series have rim heights of 50, 55, and 65mm. However, the ARC wheel models in rim heights of 38, 62, 80, and 85 mm are not included in the recall. There are approximately 656 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. And Swiss Side has urgently recalled six affected models, which are HADRON² All-Road, HADRON² All-Road Ultimate, HADRON² Classic 500, HADRON² Ultimate 500, HADRON³ Classic 550 and HADRON³ Classic 650. Approximately 9 affected products in the Republic of Ireland were sold by Decathlon and their official Swiss Side website. Despite the recalled products for Swiss Side wheels having no product defects reported, in-depth quality checks are urgent due to the products being produced by the manufacturing partner DT Swiss. HADRON wheel models 380, 525, 680 and 850 are not affected by the recall as the rims were manufactured in DT Swiss's own facility in Poland. Customers are urged to "stop using the affected wheels immediately", check the DT Swiss ID number on their rims between the spokes, and check the rim tape and rim well. And enter the DT Swiss ID in the ID checker box on the website. If affected, they are asked to follow the instructions to return the wheels for inspection.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Popular cheese and sausage products pulled from shelves over health fears
An urgent recall has been issued for two popular cheese and sausage products sold in Irish stores due to the possible presence of a bacteria which could cause serious illness. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced the recalls on Monday as they warned customers who may have an affected product at home not to eat them. The first recall notice was issued for Mallons Light 6 Pork Sausages sold in Irish supermarkets such as Dunnes Stores, Tesco and SuperValu due to the presence of Salmonella. The affected product being recalled is the Mallons Light 6 Pork Sausages pack size of 240g with a use-by date of July 31, 2025, and an approval number of IE 406 EC. The first recall notice was issued for Mallons Light 6 Pork Sausages (Image: FSAI) Although this product is past its use by date, it is suitable for home freezing and the FSAI is advising consumers to check their freezers for the implicated batch. People who have been infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection. The most common symptom of Salmonella is diarrhoea which can sometimes be bloody. This can sometimes require hospital treatment. Other symptoms include abdominal cramps, fever and headache. The illness tends to last for between four and seven days and the immunocompromised, elderly and young children are more likely to have a severe illness. The FSAI has also announced a recall of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, although the food safety watchdog has said 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. The affected product is 100g Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese with a se by date August 12, 2025 Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale, while consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch. The FSAI has announced the recall of a batch of Spar Chevre Goats Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes 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. The latest recall follows a string of recalls of food products in Ireland due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. More than 100 products were implicated in the recall as the FSAI advised consumers not to eat them as there was a risk of illness. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
