In total eleven Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses in Ireland during January 2025.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that 11 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of January 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 (HSE).
Five Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Miner’s Rest Public House(Closed Area: The external drinks storage room), Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. (See closure Order Report HERE)
The Turk Grill(Take Away), 23 Grattan Street, Sligo
Ella’s Heaven Café and Bakery, 95A Talbot Street, Dublin 1
Three Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Xpress Pantry(Closed activities: Part of the activities of the business, its establishments, holdings, or other premises be ceased – The manufacture and wholesale of foods of animal origin and subsequently being placed on the market), Unit 9, Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath.
Indian Tiffins(Restaurant/Café), 143 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Bewley’s Café(Closed activity: Part of the activities of its establishment be ceased, specifically the use of the vacuum packing machine), 78/79 Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
Three Prohibition Orders were served under the FSAI Act 1998 on:
Miner’s Rest Public House, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
La Citadel(Retailer), Unit 4, Glebeview House, River Mall, Swords, Co. Dublin.
M Tee Ventures(Retailer), Unit 1, Glebeview House, River Mall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in January include: active cockroach infestation; rodent activity and rodent droppings; raw fish vacuum packed in the same machine where ready-to-eat foods were vacuum packed with no documented cleaning and disinfection procedure or cleaning schedule in place for the vacuum packer; damp and mould growth; personal items such as shoes, a gazebo and scooter in a food production area; complete lack of cleaning; all surfaces stained and dirty with waste food debris and a build-up of dust; no evidence of a food safety management system in place; a business that had not been approved by a competent authority for the operations taking place; unlabelled food items with no traceability information provided.
Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI, reiterated that the legal onus is on food businesses to ensure they fully comply with food safety legislation at all times. “Food businesses have a fundamental legal responsibility to ensure the food they produce is safe to eat. The Enforcement Orders served in January highlight unacceptable breaches of food safety legislation, including inadequate pest control, poor hygiene standards, and a lack of proper food traceability. These non-compliances pose a serious risk to consumer health and also undermine confidence in the food industry. It is essential that all food businesses implement and maintain a robust food safety management system to prevent such violations. The law is clear, food safety is not optional, and food businesses that fail to comply will face enforcement action.”
Also, during the month of December 2024, one prosecution was taken by the Health Service Executive in relation to: Vicos Grill (Take Away), 1 Ludlow Street, Navan, Meath.
Irish Vehicle drivers with the following medical conditions may face licence removal under new Irish regulations.
Drivers across Ireland have been warned of at least five medical conditions that could cause their driving licences to be revoked under new rules.
It is a requirement that thousands of motorists across Ireland must submit what’s called a Medical Form to the National Driver Licence Services every year, if they have any long-term injury or an illness that may affect their ability to drive in complete safety.
Failure to submit this required form, could place drivers at risk of fines, driving bans, or legal action by the Irish authorities. The Road Safety Authority has a comprehensive list of medical conditions, as well as treatments being received, that may affect a drivers ability to hold a driver’s licence.
Hereunder, are five of the major conditions that could cause your licence to be revoked if you do not report them to the authorities:
Epilepsy and Sudden Blackouts.
Heart Conditions (Including Arrhythmia and Heart Attacks).
Severe Vision Impairment.
Diabetes with Severe Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar).
Neurological Disorders (Including Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease).
Conditions like Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis(MS), or Motor Neurone Disease(MND) can also significantly impair reaction time, coordination, and cognitive function, making it absolutely vital that drivers submit a medical form to the NDLS.
The conditions that require motorists to submit a medical report can be found hereunder:
Diabetes treated by insulin and or sulphonylurea tablets (your doctor can advise whether you are on these or not) no need to tell us if managed by other tablets and or diet.
Epilepsy.
Stroke or TIAs (minor strokes) with any associated symptoms lasting longer than one month.
Fits or blackouts.
Any type of brain surgery, brain abscess or severe head Injury involving in-patient treatment or a brain tumour or spinal injury or spinal tumour.
An implanted cardiac pacemaker.
An implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD)
Repeated attacks of sudden disabling dizziness.
Any other chronic neurological condition such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, or Huntington’s disease.
A serious problem with memory or periods of confusion.
Persistent alcohol misuse or dependency.
Persistent drug misuse or dependency.
Serious psychiatric illness or mental health problems.
Parkinson’s disease.
Sleep Apnoea syndrome.
Narcolepsy.
Any condition affecting your peripheral vision.
Total loss of sight in one eye
Any condition affecting both eyes, or the remaining eye if the driver only has one eye (Not including colour blindness or short or long sight).
A serious hearing deficiency.
Severe learning disability.
Any persistent problems with arms or legs which restricts driving to an automatic vehicle.
Any persistent problems with arms or legs which restricts driving to an adapted vehicle.
How to Check if you may be at risk.
Consult Your Doctor – If you have any of the conditions listed above or suspect a medical issue affecting your driving, seek medical advice immediately.
Check the RSA Guidelines – The RSA provides a full list of reportable conditions on their website.
Take an Eye Test – If you’re unsure about your vision, book an eye test to ensure you meet all legal requirements.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland instruct the recall of specific batches of various Old Irish Creamery Cheese cheddar cheese products, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Friday, 7th February 2025.
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.08 Product Identification: Please see table below. Batch Code: Please see table below. Country Of Origin: Ireland
Message: The below batches of Old Irish Creamery Cheese cheddar cheese products are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Product Name:
Best before dates:
Pack Size:
Approval number:
Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar Cheese with Irish Whiskey.
15.05.2025 20.05.2025 06.11.2025
All pack sizes.
IE 1059 EC
Old Irish Creamery Cheese Irish Cheddar Cheese with Irish Porter.
Old Irish Creamery Cheese Cheddar Cheese with Siriracha
15.05.2025 20.05.2025 03.06.2025 02.11.2025
All pack sizes.
IE 1059 EC
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 adults over the age of 65. 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 implicated batches of cheese.
Food Safety Authority of Ireland instruct recall of a specific batch of various Lidl Deluxe cheddar cheese wedges due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Friday, 7th February 2025
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.07 Product Identification: Deluxe Walnut Cheddar Cheese Wedge pack size: 150g; approval number: IE 1059 EC Deluxe Oak Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wedge; pack size: 150g; approval number: IE 1059 EC Batch Code: Best before date: 11/05/2025 Country Of Origin: Ireland
Message:Lidl Ireland is recalling the above batch of Deluxe Oak Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wedge and Deluxe Walnut Cheddar Cheese Wedge due to the 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 adults over the age of 65. 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 implicated batch of cheese.
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