Sulphites were not declared on the label of one batch of
This makes the champagne unsafe consumers who are allergic or intolerant to sulphur dioxide or sulphites.
The Vending Revolution, U.K. has instigated a withdrawal of certain batches of
REASON FOR RECALL
Irish distributors have been asked to remove affected stock from vending machines and consumers are advised not to consume implicated batches.
As a precautionary measure, Burren Springs Ltd. is initiating a recall of a batch of Coolwater Irish Still Spring Water and a batch of Burren Springs Irish Natural Spring Water, due to the presence of bacteria which are not permitted under EU legislation for spring waters.
As a precautionary measure, the distributor, Jacob Fruitfield Food Group, is recalling all Liga Original from the Irish market because the biscuits have been found to take too long to soften in the mouth.
This could possibly cause choking or discomfort in babies under 9 months of age if they are fed the biscuits dry.
There is no safety concern if the biscuits are first mixed with liquid, such as milk or fruit juice.
The manufacturer, Kraft, has advised that the product is safe to feed to babies aged over 9 months either as a dry biscuit or mixed with a liquid.
This recall is part of a European initiative by Kraft, who will change the feeding instructions on the pack in relation to feeding babies under 9 months.
There are no risks for babies who have already consumed the product. No other Liga products are affected.
Jacobs Fruitfield Food Group has set up a consumer advice line on 1800 511 111 (9am – 5pm), and issued a press advert and in-store notices.
As a precautionary measure, Aldi Stores Ltd. is initiating a recall of a batch of Comeragh Still Irish Spring Water Multi Pack (6 x 750 ml Sports Cap), due to the presence of bacteria which are not permitted under EU legislation for spring waters .
No other products are affected by this recall. Aldi Stores Ltd. has issued a press notice and in-store notices requesting customers who have bought bottles of the implicated batch to return them to an Aldi store.
No action is required by inspectors.
Update on 10.08.2010:
As a precautionary measure all batches of the product were recalled by Aldi Stores Ltd. Further testing of the different batches is being carried out.
A number of additional food businesses have withdrawn batches of yogurt raisins due to the presence of undeclared egg.
Implicated batches of yogurt raisins are:
The presence of undeclared egg makes the product unsafe for consumers who are allergic or intolerant to egg or its constituents.
Yogurt raisins, manufactured by Rascal Confectionary, Essex, U.K., are widely distributed across Ireland under various brand names and also sold loose.
Egg is not an intentional ingredient in this product. Some batches have been found to be egg-free, whilst several have been found to contain egg. Not all batches on sale in Ireland have been tested for the presence of egg.
Natural Foods, Donegal is initiating a withdrawal of batches of yogurt raisins due to the presence of undeclared egg.
The implicated batch was supplied to
Independent Irish Health Foods Ltd., Cork is initiating a withdrawal of batches of yogurt coated raisins due to the presence of undeclared egg. The implicated raisins were supplied to Independent Irish Health Foods Ltd. by Rascal Confectionary, Essex, U.K. and subsequently supplied to various outlets in Ireland.
Please see above list of details of implicated products and outlets sold therein.
The presence of undeclared egg makes the product unsafe only to consumers who are allergic or intolerant to egg or its constituents.
Recall of Supervalu and Centra Jelly Sweets Due to Potential Choking Hazard
Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland has recalled four jelly sweet products, listed above, from SuperValu and Centra stores.
The manufacturer has found lumps of hard undissolved ingredients in some sweets which may present a choking hazard.
The sweets are in 160g bags and as a precaution all batches have been recalled.
Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland is notifying customers of this recall by in-store notices and notices in the press.
It operates a customer helpline on 1850 200577.
Undeclared Soya in Suncrop Yogurt Raisins and Suncrop Milk Chocolate Raisins
Castle Snack Food Distribution, Kilkenny is withdrawing batches of
Suncrop Yogurt Raisins
Suncrop Milk Chocolate Raisins
The withdrawal is due to the presence of undeclared soya. This makes the implicated products unsafe for consumers who are allergic or intolerant to soya or its constituents. For all persons the product is perfectly safe!
Batches involved
Suncrop Yogurt Raisins