#Food Safety
Rodent droppings and arsenic in water: Six food businesses received closure orders in August
Businesses in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny ad Monaghan were affected.
More types of bottled water have been recalled over arsenic levels
Own-brand water from Dunnes, Lidl, Londis, Mace and Spar has been recalled.
Food Safety Authority recalls extra hot chilli powder over Salmonella fears
The origin of the products is India, according to an FSAI safety notice.
Denny recalls batch of black pudding as it may contain pieces of plastic
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.
Tesco recalls own brand cheese over E.coli fears
The possible presence of Shiga toxin producing E.coli is the reason for the recall.
Recall of SuperValu and Centra bottled water due to 'off odour and taste'
All batches of the five litre bottles of Still Irish Water are affected.
Corleggy Cheese recalls Cavanbert and Drumlin raw cow's milk cheeses over TB fears
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said that no other Corleggy Cheese products are implicated.
Cockroaches and gnaw marks on a loaf of bread: 13 Irish food businesses closed by FSAI in November
13 closure orders and one prohibition order were served against businesses last month.
'I went too far when I sucked the toes of the chicken,' admits Evra
The Frenchman posted a bizarre video caressing raw poultry for Thanksgiving.
Live rat in drain and insects in baking dough: FSAI closed 8 food businesses in September
Inspectors observed a live rat coming out of a drain during one of these inspections.
Tesco organic almonds recalled due to presence of Salmonella
A range of Tullyard Farm meat products are also being recalled due to processing in an unapproved facility.
A foul smell in a chipping room, no staff toilet and rodent droppings on shelf - 15 food businesses hit with orders
The number was called “alarming”.
Sausages recalled due to presence of Salmonella
People who have bought the affected items should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
Public warned to take extra care with food after 96 cases of E.coli infection in ten days
The number of cases is over three times as high as this time last year.
Lidl recalls dried fruit products as labels were not printed in English
Lidl said the products may contain nuts and sulphur dioxide.
Camembert cheese recalled from Avoca stores due to possible presence of E. coli
The cheese is being recalled because of the possible presence of E. coli.
Louth crèche closed over rodent infestation in baby room and nappy changing area
Dead cockroaches and fresh rat droppings were some of the other reasons for closure orders issued to businesses in Dublin and Louth.
Potato salad recalled after listeria detected
Listeria can cause diarrhoea, fever, headache and muscle pain in a very short period.
Lidl recalls batches of chocolate eggs, Ikea recalls marshmallows
Ikea are recalling packets of marshmallows because mice were found at the product’s production site.
Quorn tikka masala recalled due to presence of rubber pieces
Notices will be displayed in stores that sold the batches.
Chewing gum in wraps, a tooth in a takeaway and maggots in mashed potato - over nine food complaints a day in 2017
Over a third of those relate to unfit food.
Ireland's not affected by dead rat claim that forced Aldi to remove 38,000 packs of frozen veg
Aldi has offered the woman involved £500 compensation.
Batch of Galaxy bars and Maltesers recalled over salmonella fears
The batch was accidentally placed on the market.
Your Christmas turkey could be chemical-filled if UK agrees on post-Brexit trade deal
Researchers found US poultry – washed in up to four chemical disinfectants – does not meet EU safety standards.
'There was prolific evidence of rodent droppings': Three food outlets closed in November
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland served closure orders on three outlets affected by rodent infestation.
Sheridans recalls cheese batch due to listeria detection
The Food Safety Authority issued the alert this afternoon.
Little Milk Company cheese recalled over Listeria fears
The batch was sold in different forms with different best before dates.
Tesco recalls batch of Creamy Leek and Bacon Cooking Sauce over 'undeclared egg'
The affected batch may be unsafe for people who are allergic to eggs.
Row erupts between 3 European countries over how long they knew about the egg problem
They’ve been warned to stop “blaming and shaming” each other.
Thousands of contaminated eggs recalled in the UK - but no threat to Ireland yet
Dutch investigators have arrested two men after millions of eggs were recalled across Europe.
Burrito and Indian restaurants among food outlets served with closure orders last month
July has seen the highest number of closure orders so far this year.
Aldi recalls Skellig Bay mackerel fillets due to 'elevated levels of histamine'
Skellig Bay Mackerel Fillets, with a use by date of 30 June, have been recalled.
Bags of sweets withdrawn by FSAI due to sharp plastic sticks in packs
The Food Safety Authority is warning that the sharp parts may cause injury to consumers.
Seven food businesses were served enforcement orders last month
The FSAI does not expand on the reasons the orders were issued.
Lidl recalls vegetarian mince due to possible presence of bits of plastic
On Tuesday, mince was recalled from Aldi for the same reason.
Mars Ireland recalls some Galaxy chocolate products over salmonella scare
Consumers are being urged not to eat the affected products.
People warned to cook meat fully after 50 fall ill in north Dublin salmonella outbreak
At least 16 cases of salmonella have been identified following the outbreak.
Portmarnock restaurant closed and investigation launched into salmonella outbreak
An outbreak control team has been formed and the investigation is ongoing.
Thai and Chinese restaurants among food outlets served with closure orders last month
The FSAI said while most food businesses maintain high standards of food safety, this is not always the case.
Most Irish food businesses aren't giving allergen details and some are even giving incorrect information
Three in every 100 people in Ireland have a food allergy and require accurate information.
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