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Food Safety Authority Of Ireland (FSAI) warn of recall of Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket and Cranberry Quiche, produced with cheese from Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, 18 December 2024.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.62 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche; pack size: 800g
Batch Code: All batches and expiry dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to FSAI food alerts 2024.62, 2024.58 and 2024.59, Dunnes Stores is recalling all batches of its Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche containing cheese produced by Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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. 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.

Action Required:

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the affected quiches.

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland warn of recall of batches of O’Halleran Family Farm Free Range Eggs, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary dated Saturday, December 14th 2024

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.60
Product Identification: O’Halleran Family Farm Free Range Eggs
Batch Code: This only applies to packs with the egg producer number 1 IE N01, with the following Best Before Dates; 03/12/2024; 10/12/2024; 17/12/2024; 24/12/2024 and 31/12/2024.
Country Of Origin: Longford, Ireland.

Message:

O’Halleran Family Farm is recalling the above batches of their Free Range Eggs due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger: 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.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers, including market stalls and online retailers, are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Caterers/restaurants/cafes are requested to cease using the implicated batches immediately.

Wholesalers are requested to withdraw and recall the implicated batches from their customers and instruct them to display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers must notify their inspector of any onward distribution of the implicated batches.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Warn Of Recall Of Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Irish Cheddar, due to the possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

Food Alert Summary dated Friday, December 13th 2024.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.58.
Product Identification: Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Irish Cheddar; all pack sizes.
Batch Code: Use by 28/02/2025.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message:
Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese is recalling the above batch of its Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked Irish Cheddar, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

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. 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.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated cheeses from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated cheeses and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers should not use the affected cheeses.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the affected cheeses.