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FSAI Warn Of Recall Of Salmonella Breaded Chicken Products.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall specific batches of Marks and Spencer breaded chicken products, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

M&S have only one food outlet serving consumers in Clonmel, South Co. Tipperary.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 24th January 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.03
Product Identification: Please see table hereunder.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The below batches of Marks and Spencer Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger and 2 Chicken Kyivs are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product Name.Use by Dates.
Marks and Spencer Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger.26.01.2025
30.01.2025
31.01.2025
01.02.2025
Marks and Spencer 2 Chicken Kyivs26.01.2025

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: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

FSAI Warn Of Recall Of Cape Herb & Spice Products.

Recall of specific batches of Cape Herb and Spice products due to the possible presence of plastic pieces.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, January 23rd 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.02
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: South Africa

Message: The below batches of Cape Herb & Spice products are being recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Product NameGrindersPack sizeBest before dates
Cape Herb & Spice Seasoned Salt.240gAll products listed with best before dates from September 2026 to May 2027 inclusive.
Cape Herb & Spice Extra Bold Peppercorns.185g
Cape Herb & Spice Salt & Pepper.310g
Cape Herb & Spice Himalayan Pink Salt.390g
Cape Herb & Spice Sizzling Steak House Seasoning.230g
Cape Herb & Spice Atlantic Sea Salt.380g
Cape Herb & Spice Chilli & Garlic.190g
Cape Herb & Spice Rainbow Pepper.175g

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers

Retailers: Are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors: Are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
Caterers: Should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers: Are advised not to use the implicated batches.

Recall Of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedges.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warn of recall of a batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated Friday, January 17th, 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.01
Product Identification: Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge, pack size: 150g, approval number: IE 1059 EC
Batch Code: Best before date: 11/05/25

Message: Lidl Ireland is recalling the above batch of Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Wedge, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

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 by Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch of cheese.

Tipperary Takeaway Shutdown Under European Union Food Regulations.

Following a visit on December 11th last, by a Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) inspector, the Panda Chinese Take Away on Main Street in Clogheen, Co. Tipperary was shut down under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
According to the inspector’s report, [View Here], mouse droppings were identified in the food preparation area and in storage rooms. Dirt, grease and food debris was evident on the main kitchen floor; on its walls; on woks: on a microwave and on rice cookers.

Two other Dublin premises, namely Asian Express (Take Away), Unit 2, Kish House, Greendale Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, and Taro Noodle & Sushi Bar (Restaurant/Café), Unit 2, Kish House, Greendale Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, were also served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today stated that 133 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses for breaches of food safety legislation in 2024, an increase of 45% on the 92 that were served in 2023. The FSAI outlined the importance of robust food safety management systems and stressed that the legal responsibility lies with food businesses to ensure that they appropriately train staff to produce, serve and sell food that is safe to eat, and ensure that their premises are clean and adequately pest proofed.

Between 1st January and 31st December 2024, 115 Closure Orders, 16 Prohibition Orders and 2 Improvement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive, sea-fisheries protection officers in the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and inspectors in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on food businesses throughout the country. A number of recurring food safety issues identified in food businesses resulted in Enforcement Orders being issued, including a lack of pest control procedures; inadequate regular and thorough cleaning; failure to maintain correct temperatures of foodstuffs; unsuitable food storage facilities; and inadequate staff training in relation to food safety and hygiene.

Commenting on the annual figures, Dr Pamela Byrne, (Chief Executive, FSAI,) said that the increase in Enforcement Orders in 2024 was unacceptable.
She stated: “It is concerning to see a significant increase in Enforcement Orders in 2024. Consumers have a right to safe food and negligent food practices are inexcusable. The types of reasons cited for Enforcement Orders are simple errors that should not be happening in any food business. Enforcement Orders, especially Closure and Prohibition Orders, are never issued for minor breaches; they are served only when a serious risk to consumer health is identified or when ongoing breaches of food legislation pose significant hygiene or operational issues. Inadequate or absent pest control procedures was a recurring issue throughout 2024 and pest control needs to be addressed by all food businesses this year. Every food business must have robust pest control procedures in place to ensure that pests are not getting into their businesses and putting consumers’ health at risk.”

“While the majority of food businesses comply with the legislation, it is unacceptable to see recurring issues that are entirely avoidable. These fundamental breaches not only pose a potential risk to consumer health, but also undermine consumer trust. Food businesses must take responsibility and ensure compliance with food safety legislation at all times,” added Dr Byrne.

The FSAI also reported that nine Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of December 2024 for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive.

Six Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Cork Rooftop Farm Limited (Retailer), 6-7 Cornmarket Street, Cork
Take Away Express, Northgate Street, Athlone, Westmeath
K&Q Snacks Limited (Wholesaler/Distributor), 76 Boyne Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
Murphys Fish and Chips, No.16 John Street, Co. Waterford.
Lam’s Asian Cuisine & Eskimo Pizza (Restaurant/Café), Green Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.
Numidia Café, No.31 Richmond Street South, Dublin 2.

Some of the reasons for the Closure Orders in December include: inadequate pest control measures in place; the presence of fresh rat droppings and decomposed rat carcass; live cockroaches on walls, floors and in a sticky trap; dirty premises, with accumulation of food debris, grease, dirt, and rat faeces; live and dead cockroaches throughout the food storage and preparation areas; ready-to-eat foods incorrectly stored; complete lack of cleaning; disorganisation in the storage of food and non-food-related equipment hindering adequate cleaning and disinfection; no evidence of a food safety management system in place.

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website, made available to be viewed in full here.

Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed in the enforcement reports on the FSAI website for a period of three months from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month.

Recall of Dunnes Stores Irish Brie Cheese, Rocket & Cranberry Quiche

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.