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Additional Batches Of Tower Gate Cookie Products Recalled By FSAI.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 Update.

Please see previous recall HERE.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.04

Country Of Origin: Netherlands
Product Identification & Batch Code: Please see hereunder, indicating Product Pack size, and Best before date.

Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies 150g, 2334902, All batches with best before date 14/12/2024 (2024.04).
Tower Gate Half Coated Chocolate Chunk Cookies 200g, All batches with best before date 06/12/2024.
Tower Gate Half Coated Fruit & Nut Cookies 200g, All batches with best before date 06/12/2024.

Message: Further to FSAI food alert 2024.04, the above batches of additional Tower Gate Cookies are being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.
Action Required: Wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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FSAI Recall Additional Batches Of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese.

Recall of additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary Dated today Monday, February 19th, 2024. See also HERE
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code: All use-by dates from 16/02/2024 to 25/02/2024 inclusive, as well as use-by dates of 05/03/2024 & 09/03/2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to FSAI food alert 2024.06, additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunne Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. 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 (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers and Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches immediately from sale, before displaying recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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Recall – Sheridans Cheesemongers – Possible Presence Of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary: Dated Saturday, 17 February 2024.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.06.
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code: All best before dates from 16/2/2024 to 25/2/2024 inclusive.
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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Message: The above batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese, are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunne Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. 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 (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks, but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Caterers and Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale, before displaying recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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FSAI Recall Batches Of Choc Chip Cookies Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Pieces.

Alert Summary: Today Friday, 16th February 2024.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.04.
Product Identification: Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies, pack size: 150g.
Batch Code: 2334902; best before date: 14/12/2024.
Country Of Origin: Netherlands
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Message: The above batch of Tower Gate Choc Chip Cookies is being recalled due to the possible presence of metal pieces. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale inLidl stores.
Action Required: Caterers and retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Meanwhile, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) are also recalling a batch of Spar Triple Choc Chip Cookies, due to the possible presence of metal pieces.

Alert Summary: Today Friday, 16 February 2024.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.05.
Product Identification: SPAR Triple Choc Chip Cookies, pack size: 180g.
Batch Code: Best before date: 05/12/2024.
Country Of Origin: Netherlands
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Message: The above batch of SPAR Triple Choc Chip Cookies is being recalled due also to the possible presence of metal pieces. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Spar and Eurospar shops.

Action Required: Caterers and Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are again advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Yellow Witch Hazel Brings Colour To A Late Winter Garden.

The spidery flowers of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) appear in shades of yellow, orange and red, and brings colour to any late winter garden.

Although slow growing, the shrub will eventually become larger, ranging from 2.5-5m (8-16ft) in height and spread. Potted in a large tub, and under-planted with yellow crocuses, or snowdrops, the Witch Hazel shrub is particularly attractive to the eye, while we await the full unset of Spring.

The leaves and bark of witch-hazel, for centuries has been used in folk medicine, herbalism, and skincare decoctions* by Native American tribes.

Inside witch hazel’s leaves, its bark and twigs are medicinal chemicals called tannins. If you rub these chemicals on your skin, they may reduce swelling and fight bacteria. Extracts of witch-hazel have been claimed effective in the control of psoriasis and eczema; to prevent dehydration of skin; to cure insect bites and razor burn, although more research is needed in relation to these claims.

People have used witch hazel for centuries to soothe chapped, scraped and irritated skin. However, in 2017, please note, that one manufacturer of a skin care product which contained witch-hazel, was warned by the American Food and Drug Administration, having made unsubstantiated health claims, while not providing evidence that their products were safe.

The freshly cut stems from the plant continue to be used by those persons involved in water divining.

Here in Thurles, Witch Hazel shrubs are available at O’Driscolls Garden Centre, situated on the Mill Road east of the town.

*Decoction is a method of extraction by boiling herbal or plant material to dissolve the chemicals of the material.

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