Food Safety Authority of Ireland Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 27, 2011 - 13:10 GMT

Aldi Stores Ltd. Recalls a Batch of Snackrite Crisps Due to the Possible Presence of Small Rubber Pieces

Aldi Stores Ltd. is recalling a batch of Snackrite Okey Dokeys Crinkle Cut Crisps (all flavours), as a limited number of packs may have been contaminated with small pieces of rubber. Aldi Stores Ltd. is issuing a press release and is displaying in-store …

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Published on July 5, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

FSAI Advises Against the Consumption or Service of Raw Sprouted Seeds (Update 1)

The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Task Force has today reported that organic fenugreek seeds are the most likely source of the outbreaks of E.coli O104:H4 in Germany and France . The two outbreaks appear to be linked to fenugreek seeds imported …

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Published on June 25, 2011 - 11:10 GMT

FSAI ADVISES AGAINST THE CONSUMPTION OR SERVICE OF RAW BEAN SPROUTS

The French Authorities are investigating an outbreak of foodborne illness caused by Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) 0104:H4. There are eight reported cases. This is the same strain as that identified in the recent large outbreak in Germany associated with …

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Published on June 3, 2011 - 12:10 GMT

Recall of Batch of Siucra Caster Sugar Due to Contamination with Salt

Nordzucker Ireland is recalling a batch of 3kg catering packs of Siucra Caster Sugar due to contamination with salt. The implicated batch was distributed to a number of wholesalers and retailers. No other products are affected by this recall. No …

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Published on April 28, 2011 - 11:10 GMT

Mc Carren & Co. Ltd. Withdraws Certain Batches of Cooked Ham Due to Possible Contamination (Update 1)

Further to food alert notification 2011.10 , an additional two batches of Mc Carren’s cooked ham are implicated. As a precautionary measure, Mc Carren & Co. Ltd. is initiating a withdrawal of certain batches of cooked ham, due to potential processing …

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Published on April 26, 2011 - 11:11 GMT

Recall of Certain Nestlé Milkybar Discs and Milkybar Buttons Due to the Possibility of Rubber Contamination

As a precautionary measure, Nestlé Ireland is recalling certain Milkybar Discs and Milkybar Buttons with the above best before dates and codes due to the possible presence of small pieces of white rubber. No other products are affected by this recall. …

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Published on April 21, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

Mc Carren & Co. Ltd. Withdraws Certain Batches of Cooked Ham Due to Possible Contamination

As a precautionary measure, Mc Carren & Co. Ltd. is initiating a withdrawal of certain batches of cooked ham, due to potential processing errors which may lead to microbial contamination. Mc Carren & Co. Ltd. is contacting their customers to …

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Published on April 1, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Recall of Certain Batches of Joyce’s Fresh ‘N Tasty Sliced Cooked Ham Due to Possible Microbial Contamination

As a precautionary measure, Joyce’s Irish Lean Country Bacon Ltd is recalling two batches of sliced ham, due to a possible inappropriate use- by date and risk of microbial cross-contamination during packing. No other products are affected by this recall …

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Published on March 31, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

Fray Bentos “Boozy” Steak & Ale Pie Recall Due to Possible Glass Contamination

Premier Foods is recalling two batches of Fray Bentos “Boozy” Steak & Ale Pie due to customer complaints that small pieces of glass were found in some cans. A small number of the cans were sold in Ireland by Tesco Ireland. No other batches or …

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Published on March 30, 2011 - 16:15 GMT

Burren Smokehouse Ltd. Recalls an Additional Batch of Smoked Salmon Due to the Presence of Low Levels of Listeria monocytogenes

Further to food alert notification 2011.07 , Burren Smokehouse Ltd, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare is also recalling an additional batch of smoked salmon due to the presence of low levels of Listeria monocytogenes . The recalled batch is 1018X. Burren …

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Published on March 25, 2011 - 13:12 GMT

Burren Smokehouse Ltd Recalls a Batch of Smoked Salmon Due to the Presence of Low Levels of Listeria monocytogenes

Burren Smokehouse Ltd, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare is recalling one batch of smoked salmon due to the presence of low levels of Listeria monocytogenes . The recalled batch is 1010x, no other batches are implicated, to date. Burren Smokehouse has phoned all …

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Published on March 10, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Baxters Food Group Recalls Certain Chicken Broth Canned Soup Due to Microbial Growth

Baxters Food Group is recalling part of a batch of chicken broth due to under-processing which has led to microbial spoilage of the soup. There is also potential for the growth of food pathogens. The implicated cans were distributed solely to Tesco …

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Published on March 4, 2011 - 12:10 GMT

Withdrawal of ‘Lucozade Sport Lite Summer Berries’ Due to a Possible Unpleasant Aroma and Taste

GlaxoSmithKline is withdrawing all bottles of Lucozade Sport Lite Summer Berries from retailers and distributors on a precautionary basis, because a very small number of the drinks may have an unpleasant aroma, taste and there may be a possible risk of …

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Published on February 23, 2011 - 13:10 GMT

Wells and Young’s Recalls Certain Bottled Beer Products Due to the Potential Risk of Glass Fragments being Present.

As a precautionary measure, Wells and Young’s Brewing Company Ltd., are recalling certain bottled beer products due to the potential risk of glass fragments being present. In-store notices are being displayed in all affected retail outlets, informing …

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Published on February 21, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

Recall of Certain Tesco Finest Classic Ready Meals Due to Possible Metal Contamination

Tesco is recalling certain Tesco Finest Classic Ready Meals detailed above, due to the possible presence of metal contamination in the mashed potato. The metal pieces may cause cuts or grazes if consumed. Tesco has issued in-store notices advising …

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Published on January 26, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Recall of ‘Mas-River’ Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans Due to High Levels of Histamine

The above implicated batch of ‘Mas-River’ Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans, is being recalled due to high levels of histamine. The implicated cans of fish product have been removed from sale and in-store notices are being displayed in the two affected …

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Published on January 5, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

Withdrawal of Natco Brown Basmati Rice Due to the Presence of Aflatoxins

The FSAI has been informed that the U.K. authorities have requested a withdrawal of a batch of Natco Brown Basmati Rice, due to the presence of aflatoxins. Some of the implicated batch was distributed to a small number of food businesses in Cork and …

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Published on December 24, 2010 - 13:10 GMT

Recall of McCain Sweet Potato with Rosemary and Garlic due to potential grit contamination

As a precautionary measure McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., is recalling the above product. Some packs may contain pieces of grit that became embedded within the sweet potatoes when they were harvested from the soil. The affected product is only available in some …

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Published on December 16, 2010 - 17:21 GMT

Recall of Sigma Makaron Swojski Egg Noodles Due to the Presence of Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus

Sigma Makaron Swojski watkowany 4 jajeczny is being recalled by two retailers in Dublin, due to the presence of Salmonella Mbandaka and Staphylococcus aureus . The retailers have displayed point of sale notices informing customers of the recall. …

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