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Five food businesses hit with enforcement orders in October
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The enforcement orders were administered by the FSAI
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FSAI issues urgent allergy alert for Tesco own brand product
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
The allergy alert has been issued due to the danger posed to people who are allergic or intolerant to eggs
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FSAI issues urgent recall notice on CBD oil containing 'unsafe' levels of THC
Product recalls
Products containing over 0.2 per cent THC cannot be sold throughout the EU
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Two closure orders served on Irish food businesses in September
Food safety
Two food businesses were hit with closure orders in September for breaches of food safety legislation but have since reopened
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Dunnes Stores issues urgent product recall and food allergy warning
Product recalls
The Irish retail giant is recalling the pizza because it contains undeclared egg
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People left 'scared' after realising what's actually in doner kebabs
Food safety
Many love a doner kebab after a night out but a lot of people might not be aware of what they are eating
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Busy Cork city takeout hit with closure order by the Food Safety Authority
Cork
The FSAI issued a closure order on the takeaway business following an inspection carried out by HSE officers
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The four mistakes you're making that could wreck your fridge during the hot summer months - an expert guide
Home Appliances
A breakdown is inconvenient and can not only lead to spoiled food but can also end up being very costly.
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FSAI issue urgent warning as three allergens detected in popular health food product
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Peanuts, soya, and sesame “may be present in batches of a product of the popular health food brand True Natural Goodness”
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Urgent recall issued on Irish brand of smoked salmon amid Listeria infection fears
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
"Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea"
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Roscommon grocery shop reopened after being shut down for using 'toilet brush to clean mincer'
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
"A toilet brush was stored under the wash-up sink for cleaning the mincer head"
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FSAI issued four enforcement orders in January due to live rodents in kitchen, dodgy meat and more
Food safety
"Adequate procedures were not in place to prevent rodents gaining access to the premises"
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Popular Marks & Spencer food urgently recalled over fears it could be 'unsafe' to eat
Marks & Spencer
According to officials, the Belgian Dark Chocolate bar fails to list milk as an ingredient on the exterior packaging - which could make it a danger to those allergic to it.
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Popular vegan products urgently recalled due to danger of causing infection
Irish News
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
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FSAI 'disappointed' by 2022 figures amid 31% jump in closure orders for rodents, 'putrid meat' and more
Food safety
The number of enforcement orders served on the food businesses last year marked an increase compared to figures in 2021
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Popular Brie and Camembert cheese products recalled from Tesco, Supervalu and Dunnes
Irish News
The products are deemed unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or are intolerant to milk
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Expert answers the age old question - Should ketchup be stored in the fridge or the press?
Food safety
Some suggest storing the much loved tomato sauce in the fridge, while others are adamant that the only place for the staple is in the press
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Two popular Dublin restaurants ordered to close due to 'serious risk' to public health
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
“Rodent droppings were also noted in under stairs structure behind hot hold unit. This structure was open and led to the kitchen”
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Popular chicken product sold in Dunnes Stores recalled amid urgent health danger
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
“People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection"
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Popular CBD brand recalled from Irish stores like Holland and Barrett as high levels of THC found
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
"Jacob Hooy 2.75% CBD Oil is being recalled due to the presence of unsafe levels of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9THC)"
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Ice cream, berries and porridge among foods you should throw out due to safety concerns
Food safety
If you've any of these in your cupboard, chuck them immediately
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Urgent recall issued for popular Häagen-Daz product sold in Supervalu, Dunnes, Tesco and more
Euromillions
The batch included in the recall is the pack size of 4x95ml with a best-before date of 23/03/2023
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Three food businesses issued closure orders by FSAI due to rats and 'dangerous' chicken
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
The closures were issued for venues in Dublin and Cavan due to issues such as pests and a lack of controls in place to prevent them
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More batches of popular breakfast items added to urgent recall alert over presence of Hepatitis A
Food & Drink
"Hepatitis A infection is an acute disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus"
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