FSAI Recall of a batch of Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate as it may cause a burning sensation in the mouth.
Alert Summary datedThursday, 06 February 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.06 Product Identification: Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate & Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Dark Chocolate; pack size: 140g Batch Code: 8509; best before date: 28/02/2025 Country Of Origin: Hungary
Message:Lidl is recalling the above batch of its Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate&Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Dark Chocolate, as it may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Action RequiredConsumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Food Safety Authority Of Ireland recall batches of Newcastle Brown Ale, due to the presence of glass fragments.
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, 29th January 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.05 Product Identification: Newcastle Brown Ale; pack size: 550 ml bottle Batch Code: L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326. Best before date: 30/11/2025
Message:Heineken UK is recalling the above batches of Newcastle Brown Ale, due to the presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.
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.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to drink the affected batches.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today announced that Mr Greg Dempsey has been appointed Chief Executive. Mr Dempsey is currently Deputy Secretary General at the Department of Health and will take up office following the conclusion of tenure of the current Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne, on March 1st 2025.
A native of Dublin, Mr Dempsey is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, holding a BSc in Financial Information Systems and is qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant. He is a member of the Board of the Institute of Public Administration, and a member of the State Claims Agency Advisory Committee.
Mr Dempsey has worked in the Department of Health for over a decade, where he was previously Assistant Secretary and Head of Finance, before becoming Deputy Secretary where he heads the Corporate Affairs Division overseeing the highest standards of corporate governance in the Department. Prior to that, he was Chief Finance & Operations Officer with the Department of Finance, having joined there from in the Central Bank. Before he joined the public sector, Mr Dempsey had a distinguished career in the private sector, where he worked in a number of Financial Services firms, including as CEO of Zurich Bank.
Commenting on the announcement, Ms Ann Horan, (Chairperson FSAI) stated that Mr Dempsey brings a wide breath of expertise and leadership to the role of Chief Executive that will be invaluable in steering the FSAI to maintain its primary role in protecting consumers’ health and interests in relation to food safety.
“The Board is delighted to welcome Mr Dempsey as the new Chief Executive of the FSAI. Mr Dempsey’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the FSAI, as we roll out our new Strategy 2025-2029, which sets out an ambitious roadmap to continue safeguard consumer health and enhance trust in Ireland’s robust food safety system. With his exceptional leadership skills, and a clear vision for the future, we are confident that he will safeguard and further drive the FSAI’s exemplary track record in delivering its legal mandate,” said Ms Horan.
“On behalf of the FSAI, I wish to thank our outgoing Chief Executive, Dr Pamela Byrne for her exemplary leadership during her tenure. Dr Byrne’s vision, passion, hard work and commitment to food safety has been instrumental in the FSAI continuing to be a highly regarded regulatory agency both nationally and internationally. We wish Dr Byrne all the best in her future endeavours and look forward to building on the strong foundations she has established,” Ms Horan concluded.
Recall of Gleesons Butchers Ready Meals due to production in an unapproved establishment
Alert Summary dated Monday, 27th January 2025.
Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2025.04. Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code: Please see table below. Country Of Origin: Ireland.
Message: The below Gleesons Butchers ready meals are subject to recall as they were produced in an unapproved establishment, which is not subject to official controls.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Product Name.
Batch code.
Gleesons Butchers Stir-Fried Chicken with Noodles.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Chicken Korma with Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Mild Chicken Jalfrezi Stirfry with Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Gleesons Butchers Thai Green Chicken Currywith Basmati Rice.
All batches and all use-by dates
Action Required by Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated 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 Kyivs
26.01.2025
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.
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