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Irish Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Post
Tesco continues Irish investment with €3.5m renovation of Cavan store
TESCO has unveiled a new look store in Co. Cavan which has undergone a €3.5m refurbishment. The 24,000 sq. ft. store in Virginia is the latest branch of the British supermarket chain's Irish operations to receive an overhaul. Located at the Virginia Shopping Centre, the branch is Tesco's third store in the county, with outlets already in Cavan Town and Bailieborough. It has been refitted and rebranded since Tesco acquired what was formerly McEvoy's supermarket earlier this year. 'The store has been modernised throughout with new shelving, floors, refrigeration, heating and lighting, as well as upgrades to back offices and colleague facilities,' a Tesco spokesperson confirmed. Tesco has unveiled a new-look store in Virginia, Co. Cavan 'The store also has a large new fresh food department, off-licence, bakery and Deposit Return Machine.' Store Manager Conor Tully will lead a team of 50 staff in Virginia, many of whom having moved over from the previous store. A host of Cavan-based brands can also be found on the shelves including customer favourites Barry John's sausages, Manor Hill Tarts, McCloskey's bread, Crust & Crumb pizzas, Moran's jam, and Champion Milk to name a few. 'The store has undergone a huge change with upgrades to every aspect of the shop enhancing the shopping experience for customers,' Tully said. 'We are delighted to have so many local producers stocked in store with plans to add more in the coming weeks and months.' Last week Tesco opened a new superstore in Fermoy, Co. Cork Speaking at the official reopening, Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Councillor John Paul Feeley said: 'We are delighted to see Tesco open in Virginia, giving a welcome boost to the local economy. It is a fantastic new store, offering a truly modern shopping experience, which the people of the town and surrounding areas can enjoy for many years to come.' Tesco Ireland CEO Geoff Byrne says he's delighted with the newly renovated store. 'This newly revamped store is a great addition to our store network and brings the total number of stores we now have across Ireland to 185," he said. "We're proud to be part of the local community in Virginia and want to make a positive impact going forward.' The British supermarket chain is continuing to invest in its Irish operations this year. Earlier this month it spent €5m on a major transformation of its store in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Last week the firm officially opened a new €20m superstore in Co. Cork. Located in Fermoy the 39,000 sq. ft. purpose-built store also saw the creation of 100 new jobs. See More: Cavan, Cork, Fermoy, Ireland, Tesco, Virgina
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Tesco urgently recalls THREE lunch favourites over fears of diarrhoea & vomiting as shoppers warned ‘do not eat'
TESCO has urgently recalled three lunch favourite over fears of diarrhoea and vomiting. Shoppers were warned "do not eat" as the popular products were pulled from shelves across the country. 4 Tesco has urgently recalled three lunch favourite over fears of diarrhoea and vomiting Credit: Getty 4 Chicken and Chorizo Pasta 285g, with use by dates July 24 and July 25, have been removed from stores Credit: Tesco 4 The Feta and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta was also affected Credit: Tesco 4 Shoppers were urged to return their Basil Pesto and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta Credit: Tesco The supermarket giant recalled three of their Tesco Pasta Salads over possible salmonella contamination. Affected product batches include Tesco Basil Pesto and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta 225g with a use by date of July 24 2025. The Tesco Chicken and Chorizo Pasta 285g with use by dates July 24 and July 25 have also been removed from stores. Finally shoppers have been urged to ditch their Tesco Feta Semi Dried Tomato Pasta 290g with the use by date July 24. Read More The notice added: "If you have purchased the affected date code of the above product, please do not eat it. "Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. "No receipt is required. No other Tesco products are affected by this recall." Most read in The Sun Cases hit a record decade high in 2024, soaring by almost a fifth in a single year to over 10,000 cases. But separate data this week revealed cases in the first quarter of 2025 were even higher than 2024, with some 1,588 cases logged between January and March 2025, up on the 1,541 reported over the same period in 2024. Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits Children under 10 years old were particularly affected, accounting for 21.5 per cent of cases. Salmonella can cause a sudden bout of fever, The bacteria attacks the gut lining, damaging cells and stopping the body from soaking up water. This is what leads to the painful cramps and nonstop diarrhoea as the body flushes out the water it couldn't absorb. Most people recover without treatment, but in rare cases it can turn deadly. Around one in 50 sufferers go on to develop a serious Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk of complications. Salmonella lives in the guts of animals and humans and spreads through contaminated poo. How to stay safe The most effective way of lowering your risk of Salmonella involves adherence to the '4 Cs' of food hygiene: 1. Cleaning Thoroughly wash hands before and after handling any foods – especially raw meat. It's also essential to keep workspaces, knives and utensils clean before, during and after preparing your meal. 2. Cooking The bacteria that causes Salmonella infections can be inactivated when cooked at the right temperature. In general, foods should be cooked to an internal temperature above 65C - which should be maintained for at least When re-heating food, it should reach 70C or above for two minutes to kill any bacteria that have grown since it was first cooked. 3. Chilling Raw foods – especially meat and dairy – should always be stored below 5°C as this Leftovers should be cooled quickly and also stored at 5C or lower. 4. Cross-contamination To prevent Salmonella passing from raw foods to those that are already prepared or can be eaten raw (such as vegetables and fruit), it's important to wash hands and clean surfaces after handling raw meat, and to use different chopping boards for ready-to-eat foods and raw meat. Most Salmonella infections are mild and will go away in a few days on their own. But taking the right steps when storing and preparing your meals can significantly lower your risk of contracting it. Food can get tainted if it's grown in dirty water, handled with grubby hands, or touches surfaces exposed to animal waste. This contamination can occur at any stage, from farm to fork, including irrigation with contaminated water, poor hygiene during harvesting, or cross-contamination during packaging. That's how fresh produce like tomatoes, especially when eaten raw, can end up crawling with the bug. Salmonella can cling to fresh produce like tomatoes, and research suggests their texture makes them more prone to holding onto the bacteria. The risk is even greater because tomatoes are often eaten raw, unlike cooked food, which would usually kill off any bugs. It's also commonly found in raw eggs, undercooked chicken and unwashed salad leaves. Once salmonella gets onto a kitchen counter, chopping board or knife, it can survive for up to four hours, long enough to infect anything else that touches it. This comes after another major supermarket issued an urgent recall this week. The recall affects a popular ready meal from Waitrose. It could pose an allergy risk as some packs have been misplaced and could contain undeclared allergens. The Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 was recalled because "some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label" the This poses a The recall affects the following products: Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 Pack size: 1412g Use by: 25 July 2025 Customers have been urged not to consume the product. Waitrose's recall notice instructs customers: "Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose and Partners Branch for a refund." It can be returned to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund. Your product recall rights PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Tesco urgently recalls THREE lunch favourites over fears of diarrhoea & vomiting as shoppers warned ‘do not eat'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TESCO has urgently recalled three lunch favourite over fears of diarrhoea and vomiting. Shoppers were warned "do not eat" as the popular products were pulled from shelves across the country. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Tesco has urgently recalled three lunch favourite over fears of diarrhoea and vomiting Credit: Getty 4 Chicken and Chorizo Pasta 285g, with use by dates July 24 and July 25, have been removed from stores Credit: Tesco 4 The Feta and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta was also affected Credit: Tesco 4 Shoppers were urged to return their Basil Pesto and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta Credit: Tesco The supermarket giant recalled three of their Tesco Pasta Salads over possible salmonella contamination. Affected product batches include Tesco Basil Pesto and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta 225g with a use by date of July 24 2025. The Tesco Chicken and Chorizo Pasta 285g with use by dates July 24 and July 25 have also been removed from stores. Finally shoppers have been urged to ditch their Tesco Feta Semi Dried Tomato Pasta 290g with the use by date July 24. The notice added: "If you have purchased the affected date code of the above product, please do not eat it. "Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. "No receipt is required. No other Tesco products are affected by this recall." Salmonella is a food bug and annual data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals there has been a significant rise in salmonella infections in England. Cases hit a record decade high in 2024, soaring by almost a fifth in a single year to over 10,000 cases. But separate data this week revealed cases in the first quarter of 2025 were even higher than 2024, with some 1,588 cases logged between January and March 2025, up on the 1,541 reported over the same period in 2024. Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits Children under 10 years old were particularly affected, accounting for 21.5 per cent of cases. Salmonella can cause a sudden bout of fever, vomiting and explosive diarrhoea, often striking within hours of eating tainted food. The bacteria attacks the gut lining, damaging cells and stopping the body from soaking up water. This is what leads to the painful cramps and nonstop diarrhoea as the body flushes out the water it couldn't absorb. Most people recover without treatment, but in rare cases it can turn deadly. Around one in 50 sufferers go on to develop a serious blood infection, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk of complications. Salmonella lives in the guts of animals and humans and spreads through contaminated poo. How to stay safe The most effective way of lowering your risk of Salmonella involves adherence to the '4 Cs' of food hygiene: 1. Cleaning Thoroughly wash hands before and after handling any foods – especially raw meat. It's also essential to keep workspaces, knives and utensils clean before, during and after preparing your meal. 2. Cooking The bacteria that causes Salmonella infections can be inactivated when cooked at the right temperature. In general, foods should be cooked to an internal temperature above 65C - which should be maintained for at least ten minutes. When re-heating food, it should reach 70C or above for two minutes to kill any bacteria that have grown since it was first cooked. 3. Chilling Raw foods – especially meat and dairy – should always be stored below 5°C as this inhibits Salmonella growth. Leftovers should be cooled quickly and also stored at 5C or lower. 4. Cross-contamination To prevent Salmonella passing from raw foods to those that are already prepared or can be eaten raw (such as vegetables and fruit), it's important to wash hands and clean surfaces after handling raw meat, and to use different chopping boards for ready-to-eat foods and raw meat. Most Salmonella infections are mild and will go away in a few days on their own. But taking the right steps when storing and preparing your meals can significantly lower your risk of contracting it. Food can get tainted if it's grown in dirty water, handled with grubby hands, or touches surfaces exposed to animal waste. This contamination can occur at any stage, from farm to fork, including irrigation with contaminated water, poor hygiene during harvesting, or cross-contamination during packaging. That's how fresh produce like tomatoes, especially when eaten raw, can end up crawling with the bug. Salmonella can cling to fresh produce like tomatoes, and research suggests their texture makes them more prone to holding onto the bacteria. The risk is even greater because tomatoes are often eaten raw, unlike cooked food, which would usually kill off any bugs. It's also commonly found in raw eggs, undercooked chicken and unwashed salad leaves. Once salmonella gets onto a kitchen counter, chopping board or knife, it can survive for up to four hours, long enough to infect anything else that touches it. This comes after another major supermarket issued an urgent recall this week. The recall affects a popular ready meal from Waitrose. It could pose an allergy risk as some packs have been misplaced and could contain undeclared allergens. The Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 was recalled because "some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label" the FSA announcement said. This poses a health risk to anyone with sesame or soya allergies. The recall affects the following products: Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 Pack size: 1412g Use by: 25 July 2025 Customers have been urged not to consume the product. Waitrose's recall notice instructs customers: "Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose and Partners Branch for a refund." It can be returned to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund. Your product recall rights PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Tesco urgently recalls THREE lunch favourites over fears of diarrhoea & vomiting as shoppers warned ‘do not eat'
TESCO has urgently recalled three lunch favourite over fears of diarrhoea and vomiting. Shoppers were warned "do not eat" as the popular products were pulled from shelves across the country. 4 The supermarket giant recalled three of their Tesco Pasta Salads over possible salmonella contamination. Affected product batches include Tesco Basil Pesto and Semi Dried Tomato Pasta 225g with a use by date of July 24 2025. The Tesco Chicken and Chorizo Pasta 285g with use by dates July 24 and July 25 have also been removed from stores. Finally shoppers have been urged to ditch their Tesco Feta Semi Dried Tomato Pasta 290g with the use by date July 24. The notice added: "If you have purchased the affected date code of the above product, please do not eat it. "Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. "No receipt is required. No other Tesco products are affected by this recall." Salmonella is a food bug and annual data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals there has been a significant rise in salmonella infections in England. Cases hit a record decade high in 2024, soaring by almost a fifth in a single year to over 10,000 cases. But separate data this week revealed cases in the first quarter of 2025 were even higher than 2024, with some 1,588 cases logged between January and March 2025, up on the 1,541 reported over the same period in 2024. Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits Children under 10 years old were particularly affected, accounting for 21.5 per cent of cases. Salmonella can cause a sudden bout of fever, vomiting and explosive diarrhoea, often striking within hours of eating tainted food. The bacteria attacks the gut lining, damaging cells and stopping the body from soaking up water. This is what leads to the painful cramps and nonstop diarrhoea as the body flushes out the water it couldn't absorb. Most people recover without treatment, but in rare cases it can turn deadly. Around one in 50 sufferers go on to develop a serious blood infection, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk of complications. Salmonella lives in the guts of animals and humans and spreads through contaminated poo. How to stay safe The most effective way of lowering your risk of Salmonella involves adherence to the '4 Cs' of food hygiene: 1. Cleaning Thoroughly wash hands before and after handling any foods – especially raw meat. It's also essential to keep workspaces, knives and utensils clean before, during and after preparing your meal. 2. Cooking The bacteria that causes Salmonella infections can be inactivated when cooked at the right temperature. In general, foods should be cooked to an internal temperature above 65C - which should be maintained for at least ten minutes. When re-heating food, it should reach 70C or above for two minutes to kill any bacteria that have grown since it was first cooked. 3. Chilling Raw foods – especially meat and dairy – should always be stored below 5°C as this inhibits Salmonella growth. Leftovers should be cooled quickly and also stored at 5C or lower. 4. Cross-contamination To prevent Salmonella passing from raw foods to those that are already prepared or can be eaten raw (such as vegetables and fruit), it's important to wash hands and clean surfaces after handling raw meat, and to use different chopping boards for ready-to-eat foods and raw meat. Most Salmonella infections are mild and will go away in a few days on their own. But taking the right steps when storing and preparing your meals can significantly lower your risk of contracting it. Food can get tainted if it's grown in dirty water, handled with grubby hands, or touches surfaces exposed to animal waste. This contamination can occur at any stage, from farm to fork, including irrigation with contaminated water, poor hygiene during harvesting, or cross-contamination during packaging. That's how fresh produce like tomatoes, especially when eaten raw, can end up crawling with the bug. Salmonella can cling to fresh produce like tomatoes, and research suggests their texture makes them more prone to holding onto the bacteria. The risk is even greater because tomatoes are often eaten raw, unlike cooked food, which would usually kill off any bugs. It's also commonly found in raw eggs, undercooked chicken and unwashed salad leaves. Once salmonella gets onto a kitchen counter, chopping board or knife, it can survive for up to four hours, long enough to infect anything else that touches it. This comes after another major supermarket issued an urgent recall this week. The recall affects a popular ready meal from Waitrose. It could pose an allergy risk as some packs have been misplaced and could contain undeclared allergens. The Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 was recalled because "some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label" the FSA announcement said. This poses a health risk to anyone with sesame or soya allergies. The recall affects the following products: Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 Pack size: 1412g Use by: 25 July 2025 Customers have been urged not to consume the product. Waitrose's recall notice instructs customers: "Do not consume. Package up item. Return the product to your local Waitrose and Partners Branch for a refund." It can be returned to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund. Your product recall rights PRODUCT recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Tesco is giving away free food during summer holidays to Clubcard members
TESCO is giving away free fruit and healthy food discounts to Clubcard members this summer. Clubcard holders can also bag personalised discounts on fruit and veg to help make healthier choices without breaking the bank. 3 3 Children can grab free fruit at Tesco checkouts from August 4 to 17 while shopping with their families. The move follows regional consultations carried out by Tesco and the British Nutrition Foundation. These found that many families struggle with issues like food inspiration, cooking confidence, and access to affordable healthy options. Tesco's new campaign launches today and is expected to reach millions of shoppers across the country, including those in cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow. Around 2.5 million Clubcard holders will be invited to take part in the scheme, which includes earning stamps on purchases of fresh fruit and veg. These stamps can be swapped for Clubcard points and vouchers, helping families cut costs while making healthier choices. There will also be bonus Clubcard points up for grabs through new Challenges focused on frozen fruit and veg, beans and pulses. It's designed to make healthy eating more rewarding – and more fun. On top of that, Tesco is introducing new Clubcard Prices and offers on healthy snacks and lunchbox fillers, giving families more ways to save during the break. Nationwide £100 Bonus, Tesco Clubcard Voucher Deadline, and EDF Free Energy Returns – Money News Today Tesco's website is also being updated, with a revamped '5-a-day' hub offering easy recipes, snack ideas and tips for getting more fruit and veg into everyday meals. The supermarket giant expects to hand out over 3.5 million apples over the two-week period. It builds on its Stronger Starts Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, which already supports children's access to fruit and veg during term time. Ashwin Prasad, Tesco's UK CEO, said: 'We understand that for many, there are barriers that make healthy eating feel hard. "We want to help our customers make small changes that amount to big health benefits for themselves and their families. "That's why we're setting out to make healthy choices easier every day, starting with new offers and support for families in store this summer.' Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting also welcomed the initiative. 'Obesity has doubled since the 1990s and costs our NHS £11 billion a year,' he said. 'I'm grateful to Tesco for picking up the mantle and helping tackle this crisis by making it easier and more affordable for families and kids to eat fresh fruit and veg.' Government figures show that fewer than 1 in 10 children and just 1 in 5 adults in the UK manage to eat the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Tesco hopes that this latest push will support families during the cost-of-living crisis and encourage healthier habits over the summer, without adding extra pressure to parents' pockets. The campaign will run in stores and online, with promotions expected to be especially popular as families look for affordable ways to keep kids happy and healthy over the six-week break. How to save money at Tesco There are plenty of ways to save at the UK's biggest supermarket. For example, Tesco Clubcard is a free loyalty program that allows members to earn points for money off shopping at Tesco. You earn one point for each £1 spent and each point is then worth 1p. Once you've earned 150 points, equivalent to spending £150, you receive a voucher worth £1.50. This voucher can then be used to get money off a shop in your local Tesco store or online, or with Tesco's rewards partners. How does the Tesco Clubcard scheme work? TESCO'S Clubcard scheme allows shoppers to earn points as they shop, these points can then be turned into vouchers for money off food or other reward partner schemes. schemes. When you spend £1 in-store or online, you get one point when you scan your card or app. Drivers using Clubcards now get one point for every two litres spent on fuel. One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you £1.50, for example. You'll need a minimum of 150 points to request a voucher. These vouchers can either be worth the face value to spend in-store at Tesco, or you can double their worth to spend at reward partners, including restaurants, and on days out. Loyalty card holders can also get cheaper prices on over 8,000 items thanks to Clubcard Prices. These Clubcard prices save the average member £351 on their annual shop, according to Tesco 3
