Food Reformulation in Ireland- Free webinar on 1 June 2022

The Food Reformulation Taskforce – a partnership between the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and Healthy Ireland (HI), present an event on food reformulation. It is open to food businesses and anyone with an interest in the future of food reformulation in Ireland. It will discuss government plans in relation to reformulation. It will … Read more

Urgent recall alert for two popular Gluten Free Puddings

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a recall notice to shoppers about a batch of Just Free Gluten Free Puddings. Gluten has been detected in a batch of both black and white puddings. The implicated batch numbers are 041-22 with use-by dates of 20/05/2022. The FSAI said in a statement “Gluten was detected … Read more

Data Analyst job at Food Safety Authority of Ireland, Closing date 30th May 2022

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recruiting for a Data Analyst for Food Reformulation Taskforce in their Dublin Office. The purpose of this Task Force is to implement the Food Reformulation Action Plan developed by the Department of Health’s Obesity Plan Implementation and Oversight Group. The closing date is on Monday, 30 May, 2022. JOB … Read more

Recall of Villani Cacciatore Italiano Salami due to the Presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced the recall of Villani Cacciatore Italiano salami. The recalled product is – Villani Cacciatore Italiano salami; pack size: 170g; approval number: IT 68 L CE, Batch Code: 240222; best before date: 15.07.22, Country Of Origin: Italy The above batch of Villani Cacciatore Italiano salami is being recalled … Read more

Marks and Spencer Products Containing Chicken recalled over salmonella fears

Marks & Spencer is recalling some products containing chicken due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Ten products are being recalled, including sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. The FSAI said that People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but … Read more

Frozen Jona Red Tilapia Fish urgently recalled by FSAI due to safety concerns

A batch of frozen fish has been urgently recalled from supermarkets over food safety concerns. The Jona Red Tilapia Fish, which is sourced from Vietnam, was recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised substances malachite green and leucomalachite green in the product. An alert about the recall was issued by the Food Safety Authority … Read more

Warning over non-ready-to-eat frozen vegetables, fruits, or herbs in smoothies and salads

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned against consuming non-ready-to-eat frozen fruit and vegetables in smoothies and salads as the summer approaches.  FSAI and safefood today released findings from a comprehensive study that shows a potential low-level risk of illness for consumers who eat non-ready-to-eat frozen vegetables, fruits, or herbs without prior cooking.  The … Read more

Fray Bentos chicken pie recalled due to the possible presence of plastic pieces

The Fray Bentos chicken pies have been urgently recalled as they could contain small pieces of plastic. Baxters Food Group Ltd. has pulled the ‘Just Chicken’ pies from the store due to the possible presence of small pieces of plastic.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch. Fray Bentos Just Chicken … Read more

Recall notice for popular chocolate ice cream bar due to the presence of pesticide

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have recalled a popular chocolate ice cream bar due to the presence of an unauthorised pesticide The affected batch of Mars Bounty Ice Cream bars is being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use … Read more

Tesco recalls Digestive Biscuits due to possible presence of small metal pieces

Tesco is recalling their own-brand Digestive biscuits because they may contain small pieces of metal which make it unsafe to eat. The recall relates to the 160 gram ‘Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits’ with a best before the date of March 2023. If you have bought the above product, It can return to the store … Read more

Food Safety Authority recalls some Kinder products due to Salmonella outbreak

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled some Ferrero Kinder Surprise 20g and Kinder Surprise 20g x3 with best before dates between 11th July 2022 and 7th October 2022 due to the possible presence of Salmonella.  EHOs are requested as part of their routine checks to verify that the implicated products are recalled from … Read more

FSAI further recall notification for Coleslaws, Egg Mayonaise due to the Possible Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Further to the FSAI Food Alert, specific batches of Butlers Coleslaw, Egg Mayonaise and Lite Coleslaw are being recalled.  This recall is taking place following a voluntary withdrawal of some shredded cabbages and carrots by Milnes Foods Ltd. due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in products made with the shredded cabbages and carrots.  Please see the … Read more

Food Safety Authority recalls Carte D’or Strawberry ice cream due to presence of unauthorised pesticide

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have issued a notice to recall certain batches of Carte D’or Strawberry ice cream due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide in the batch of food additive locust bean gum (E410) used in their production. The product will be recalled from all Irish stores. ‘Locust … Read more