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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Health food supplement sold online recalled due to presence of Salmonella
A popular health food supplement sold online is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland warned consumers that all batches and best before dates of Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules that are sold on Amazon are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Eggshell membrane capsules are health food supplements made from the thin layer found between the eggshell and egg white that reduce joint pain and stiffness and improve joint flexibility. The FSAI has now issued a recall for Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules; pack size: 60 capsules, 500 mg per serving with all batch codes and all best before dates due to the presence of Salmonella. People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between six 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 four to seven 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. 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. Caterers should not use the implicated batches and consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Huge warning for Irish customers as 6 items sold in Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Tesco & Aldi pulled from shelves in recall
CONSUMERS across Ireland should be aware of six recall alerts issued for major brands across the country's most popular stores. The And they cover a range of savory, sweet and medical products dating right back to the start of the month. The first recall alert was issued for the The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto on June 2, 2025. The popular Irish brand is sold in SuperValu and Centra stores across the country. The alert was issued for pack size 135g with a batch code of 5149 and use by date 10/07/2025. READ MORE IN PRODUCT RECALLS This is due to the presence of bacteria Listeria monocytogenes that can cause flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland warned: "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 the elderly. "The incubation period is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Shoppers are advised not to consume the product. Milk is urgently pulled from shelves over traces of deadly bacteria which kills one in 20 The second alert issued this month was on June 4 for Builin Blasta dressings. The product is sold in Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and The following products were Builín Blasta Red Onion & Tomato Relish 220g 844, 942 and 1009 11/10/2025, 30/01/2026 and 09/04/2026 Builín Blasta Caesar Dressing 245g 831 and 973 02/07/2025 and 16/12/2025 Builín Blasta Smoked Onion Salsa 340g 963, 982, 986 and 1022 18/02/2026, 13/03/2026, 19/03/2026 and 24/04/2026 Consumers should not eat the impacted batches and retailers should pull the items from shelves. On June 12 a recall alert was issued for Weleda Baby Teething Powder. The Weleda brand is sold in multiple stores across the country, including Tesco. GLASS PRESENCE FEARS The alert warned there were fears over the possible presence of glass pieces. The pack size is 60g while the batch Code is 231302 and expiry date: 11/26. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland warned: "Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. "Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers. "Consumers are advised not to administer the implicated batch to infants or children." SWEET TREAT PULLED FROM SHELVES Just days later on June 16 The Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie with a pack size of 750g, batch Code 242 and best before date: 16/06/2025 was recalled due to the possible presence of nuts. Food safety bosses warned: "The above batch of "The product contains almonds which are not declared on the label. "This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of almonds, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch." 'BATCHES UNSAFE' On June 18 a recall notice was issued for The 200g Aldi Specially Selected Sliced Brioche Burger Buns with the follow best before dates were recalled: 01/07/2025 05/07/2025 16/07/2025 Customers with allergies to sesame seeds have been And on June 19 The 240g with the following use by dates are impacted: 19/06/2025 20/06/2025 21/06/2025 23/06/2025 24/06/2025 25/06/2025 The Food Safety Authority explained: "As a precautionary measure, SuperValu is recalling the above batches of its Signature Tastes Yellowfin Tuna Steaks due to possible elevated levels of Histamine. "Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in SuperValu stores." High histamine levels could cause a rash, flushing, stomach issues, headaches and even irregular heartbeats or breathing difficulties. 1 There are some serious health fears Credit: Getty Images
Irish Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
SuperValu recalls popular €5.99 item as urgent 'do not eat' warning issued
SuperValu has urgently recalled batches of one of its popular fish products over fears it could pose a health risk to customers. Shoppers who purchased the affected item are strongly advised not to eat it and to return it to any SuperValu store for a full refund. The recall is for SuperValu Signature Tastes Yellowfin Tuna Steaks 240g, priced at €5.99. This precautionary recall is due to possible elevated levels of histamine found in certain batches. The impacted packs have the following use-by dates: 19/06/2025, 20/06/2025, 21/06/2025, 23/06/2025, 24/06/2025 and 25/06/2025. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed the recall on Thursday and urged the public to avoid consuming these batches. A spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure, SuperValu is recalling the above batches of its Signature Tastes Yellowfin Tuna Steaks due to possible elevated levels of Histamine. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches." SuperValu has already removed the affected tuna steaks from sale and will display recall notices at stores. Eating fish with high histamine levels can lead to scombroid poisoning, a foodborne illness with symptoms including flushing, headaches, nausea and in some cases, severe allergic-like reactions. While unpleasant and potentially serious - especially for those sensitive to histamine - scombroid poisoning is generally not life-threatening if treated promptly.
Irish Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aldi customers urged to check their cupboards as 'do not eat' warning issued
Aldi has issued a warning to customers due to a packaging mix-up that could pose a health risk to some customers. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed on Wednesday the a Food Allergen Alert has been issued for batches of Aldi's Specially Selected Sliced Burger Buns due to an error in packaging which could pose a potential health risk to those with a sesame allergy. According to the FSAI, certain batches of Aldi Specially Selected Sliced Burger Buns contain sesame seeds which are not declared in the list of ingredients. "This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sesame seeds, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches," the FSAI said. The affected batches are a pack size of 200g and have a best before date of 01/07/2025, 05/07/2025 and 16/07/2025. Consumers who are allergic or sensitive to sesame are being urged to check their cupboards for these burger buns. They should not eat the burger buns, and instead return them to the store they were purchased for a refund. Sesame is the one of the most common food allergy among children and adults in Ireland. When a person with an allergy to sesame is exposed to sesame, proteins in the sesame bind to specific IgE antibodies made by the person's immune system. This triggers the person's immune defenses, leading to reaction symptoms that can be mild or very severe. The symptoms of sesame allergy usually come on quickly, within minutes of eating the food. Mild to moderate symptoms may include: Sesame seeds are among 14 priority food allergens that must be declared for all foods and drinks in the EU when they are used as ingredients in preparing or producing food.
Irish Examiner
17-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Apple tart from Dunnes Stores recalled over allergy concerns
A luxury apple tart from Dunnes Stores has been recalled as it does not state that it has almonds in it on the label. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recall was issued on Monday after a packaging error was discovered. The recall is for Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie with a pack size of 750g and a batch code of 242. The best before date is June 16, 2025. "The above batch of Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie is being recalled as some packs have been mispacked with Dunnes Stores Luxury Pear and Almond Pie," said the FSAI. "The product contains almonds which are not declared on the label. "This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of almonds, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch." Dunnes Stores said: "We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused." Read More 'Ongoing concern in relation to ketamine use among young people'
