Kari Smoked Mackerel Recall (Ireland)

Ireland/Dublin: FSIA recalls some Kari Smoked Mackerel Fish due to Listeria monocytogenes hazard: http://ht.ly/lVLNs

Direct link: http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/makrela_wedzona.html

Additional information:
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (“FSIA”) reports the following Smoked Mackerel is subject to this recall:

• Kari Smoked Mackerel (“Makrela wedzona”) in chilled vacuum packs; approval number: PL 02071801 EC; batch Code: 130 AV; use by 08.06.2013

About Listeriosis (Listeria poisoning):
Listeriosis is a serious infection that can develop after eating food contaminated by bacteria, typically a strain called Listeria monocytogenes. In most people, Listeriosis is mild and causes flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.

In more rare cases and especially in those with compromised immune systems (including pregnant women), the infection can spread to other parts of the body and cause serious complications, such as meningitis (infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) or foetal death.

If you suspect your food is contaminated, do not eat it. Contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Wash your hands, contaminated preparation surfaces, cutlery and serving dishes thoroughly with hot soapy water and dry. Contact your MD immediately if you experience Listeriosis symptoms.

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FSIA ref: #2013.12
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2113
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Harvest Stir Fry Product Recall [Ireland]

Ireland/Dublin: Green Isle recalls some Harvest Stir Fry Products due to Datura Seed contamination hazard. FSIA: http://ht.ly/lJnb2

Direct link: http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/datura.html

Additional information:
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (“FSIA”) reports Green Isle is recalling the above batch of frozen Harvest Stir Fry sold in Tesco Ireland stores. This is due to reports from Belgium that one of the ingredients may have been unintentionally contaminated with seeds of a wild plant called Datura. These seeds contain tropane alkaloids that may cause illness.

FSIA ref: #2013.13
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2077
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Freshcut Fruit Platter, Salad and Fruit Wedge Recall [Ireland]

Ireland/Dublin: Freshcut Food Services recalls some SuperValu Fruit Platters, Green Orchard Fruit Platters, Fruit Salads and Watermelon Wedges due to Salmonella hazard. FSAI: http://ht.ly/jXhDC

Direct link: http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/watermelonproducts.html

Additional information:
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (“FSIA”) reports the following Platters and Salads are subject to this recall:

• SuperValu Fruit Platter with Chocolate, 685 gram package;
• Green Orchard Exotic Fruit Salad, 400 gram package;
• Green Orchard Watermelon Wedge, 800 gram package; and
• Green Orchard Fruit Platter with dipping chocolate, 685 gram package.

About Salmonella Poisoning:
Salmonellosis (Salmonella poisoning) is a very common type of food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacterium. Although there are thought to be over 2,000 different kinds of these bacteria, only a comparative few make humans sick. Salmonella serotype “Typhimurium” and Salmonella serotype “Enteritidis” are thought to the two most common types seen in human cases.

In young children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems, Salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. Even in otherwise healthy people, Salmonellosis may cause high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In rare cases, however, Salmonellosis can cause more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected Aneurysms) Endocarditis and Arthritis.

If you suspect your food is contaminated, do not eat it. Contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Wash your hands, contaminated preparation surfaces, cutlery and serving dishes thoroughly with hot soapy water and dry. Contact your MD immediately if you experience Salmonellosis symptoms.

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FSIA #2013.09
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1851
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Murphy’s Home Bakery Apple Tart Alert [Ireland]

Ireland/Dublin: Murphy’s Home Bakery issues an allergy alert for some Apple Tarts due to undeclared gluten, milk, soya, sulphur dioxide (sulphites) and wheat, all known allergens. FSAI: http://ht.ly/jIQxC

Direct link: http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/allergen_alerts/Murphys_Bakery.html

About Food Allergies:
For some people, gluten, milk, soya, sulphur dioxide (sulphites) and wheat (as well as their by-products) are a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions. Due to modern food manufacturing methods, many of these allergens are hidden and may not look or sound like their original foods. Anaphylactic Shock could occur in consumers who are allergic to these foods within a very short time, potentially leading to severe injury and/or death.

If you suspect Anaphylactic Shock, call 112 or 999 or other local emergency number for immediate transport to a medical center. If trained and an emergency kit is available, it may be appropriate to give an injectable drug such as Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline or adrenalin) to the affected individual. Trade names of these products include EpiPen, Twinject, Adrenaclick, Anapen, Jext, Allerject and Auvi-Q. Please note: even patients who are apparently stabilized should still go to hospital for emergency evaluation. Further treatment is often necessary.

]You can learn more about food allergies from your local A&E, health authority or doctor’s surgery.

FSIA #2013.A04
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1814
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Gallagher’s Lo-GI Farmhouse Bread Recall [Ireland]

Ireland/Dublin: Gallagher’s Bakery recalls some Lo-GI Farmhouse Loaf Bread due to undeclared milk. FSAI: http://ht.ly/jG37N

Direct link: http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/allergen_alerts/gallaghersbakery.html

About Milk Allergies:
For some people, milk (and milk products) are a source of urgent, dangerous and potentially deadly, allergic reactions. Due to modern food manufacturing methods, milk products may not “look” or “sound” like milk. Some examples of foods with milk proteins include artificial butter or cheese flavor; casein or caseinates; curds; ghee; hydrolysates; lactalbumin and lactalbumin phosphate; lactose, lactoglobulin, lactoferrin and lactulose; and finally, rennet (originally, ground calves’ stomach but more often now, by-products of genetically engineered bacteria, mold or yeast).

Anaphylactic Shock could occur in consumers who are allergic to milk or milk ingredients within a very short time, potentially leading to severe injury and/or death. If you suspect Anaphylactic Shock, call-9-1-1 or other local emergency number for immediate transport to a medical center. If trained and an emergency kit is available, it may be appropriate to give an injectable drug such as Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline or adrenalin) to the affected individual. Trade names of these products include EpiPen, Twinject, Adrenaclick, Anapen, Jext, Allerject and Auvi-Q. Please note: even patients who are apparently stabilized should still go to hospital for emergency evaluation. Further treatment is often necessary.

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1806
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FSAI finds Horse DNA in some Beef Burger Products

Ireland/Dublin: Ireland’s food safety authority finds Horse, Pig DNA in some Beef Burgers sold in UK and Ireland. FSAI: http://ht.ly/gT3GH

The FSAI reports the Beef Burger products that tested positive for horse DNA were produced by two processing plants (Liffey Meats and Silvercrest Foods) in Ireland and one plant (Dalepak Hambleton) in the UK. They were on sale in Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Aldi and Iceland.