The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backward in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase of about 46 million since 2020 and 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic (1), according to a … Read more
Suma is recalling Suma Organic Spicy Lentil Soup because of undeclared wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some tins may contain Suma Cheesy Pasta Pot. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with coeliac disease, an allergy, or intolerance to wheat … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a recall notice to shoppers for a batch of Lucky Me Instant Pancit Canton Noodles. Product: Lucky Me! Instant Pancit Canton Noodles Hot Chili Flavour; pack size: 60g Batch Code: Best before date: 27/07/2022 Country Of Origin: Thailand The above batch of Lucky Me! Instant Pancit Canton … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for a product sold nationwide. Product: Afroase Biteku Leaves, pack size: 500g Batch Code: 2104120146, 2107190129, 2108170055 and 2110140053; best before date: 31/12/2024 Country Of Origin: Cameroon The above batches of Afroase Biteku Leaves were recalled due to the presence of the pesticide chlorpyrifos-ethyl which … Read more
Minister for Overseas Aid, Colm Brophy, has welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting the impact on global food security of Russia’s war in Ukraine while addressing the Houses of the Oireachtas today. Speaking to members of the Oireachtas this morning in a historic address, President Zelenskyy spoke eloquently of the wider humanitarian consequences … Read more