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Butcher shop and wholesaler handed prohibition orders
James Hanly
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland served five enforcement orders, as well as 10 closure orders, to food businesses in May for breaches of food safety legislation.
4 June 2025 News
Builín Blasta dressings being recalled from shops
Wholesalers and 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.
28 May 2025 News
Asian mushrooms being recalled due to presence of bacteria
The bacteria, listeria monocytogenes, can cause symptoms such as mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Single atypical BSE case confirmed on English farm
Atypical BSE is a naturally occurring, non-contagious disease in cattle which occurs spontaneously and is different from classical BSE, which is linked to contaminated feed.
20 May 2025 News
Three Russell Meats products being recalled from shops
Notices will be displayed at its points of sale, advising customers to return these items with any batch codes or use by dates.
20 May 2025 News
Over 35% of vet graduates studied abroad
Figures from the Veterinary Council of Ireland workplace report showed this figure has risen by over 9% from 28.2% in 2020.
18 May 2025 News
Blake takes place on FSAI board
Former chief vet Martin Blake has found another way to keep himself busy having retired as chief Department vet last year.
30 April 2025 News
169 labelling complaints made to FSAI in 2024
Issues with incorrect labelling can include allergens, the country of origin, labelling meat as an ingredient or nutritional information for both prepacked and non-prepacked foods.
14 April 2025 News
'Concerning' that Ireland wasn't represented at key Mercosur meeting - ICSA
Ireland must use every possible lever at EU level to oppose the Mercosur trade deal, the ICSA has argued.
8 April 2025 News
Dairy Farm ice cream recalled due to ‘chemical taste’
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Lidl stores and customers can return this product at the retailer.
4 April 2025 News
Horse traceability failures threaten Irish meat industry - Prof Wall
Prof Patrick Wall has assessed the weaknesses and loopholes in Ireland's equine traceability and made a series of recommendations for action.
21 March 2025 News
Irish beef access to Vietnam moves a step closer
This is very positive news which will contribute to the ongoing development of the Irish beef sector, Minister Grealish said.
17 March 2025 News