Thurles Information

FSAI warn of Recall of a batch of Surasang Frozen Oysters, due to the presence of Norovirus.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 12th June 2026.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.31.
Product Identification: Surasang Frozen Oysters; pack size: 226g.
Batch Code Best-before date: 25/04/2027.
Country Of Origin: Republic of Korea.

Message:
The above batch of Surasang Frozen Oysters is being recalled due to the presence of Norovirus. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:
Norovirus is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis (stomach bugs) in Ireland. It is also known as the winter vomiting bug. Infection with norovirus can cause nausea (often sudden onset), vomiting (often projectile) and watery diarrhoea. Symptoms usually begin around 12 to 48 hours after becoming infected, and last 1 or 2 days. Most people make a full recovery, however some people (usually the very young or older adults) may become very dehydrated and require hospital treatment. Norovirus is very contagious and can spread easily from person to person. Good hygiene is important in preventing others from becoming infected. This includes thorough hand washing. Food preparation should also be avoided until 3 days after symptoms have gone.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to retailer customers.
Retailers: Same 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.

FSAI recall batch of Biona Organic Himalayan Basmati Brown Rice due to the presence of unauthorised pesticide Ethylene Oxide.

Alert Summary dated Friday, June 5th 2026.

Category 1: For ActionAlert Notification: 2026.30
Product Identification: Biona Organic Organic Himalayan Basmati Brown Rice; pack size: 500g
Batch Code: 24022025; best-before date: 24.08.2026

Message:
The above batch of Biona Organic Organic Himalayan Basmati Brown Rice is being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU, but is approved for use by other countries outside the EU. Although the consumption of the contaminated product does not pose an acute risk to health, there is an increased risk if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide in contaminated food over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to ethylene oxide needs to be minimised.

Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Incorrectly declared pistachios in specific batches of Gran Grans Foods Homemade Pistachio Spread.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, June 3rd 2026.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2026.A16
Allergen: Nuts
Product Identification: Gran Grans Foods Homemade Pistachio Spread; pack size: 226g
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Nuts (pistachios) are not emphasised in the ingredients list of the above batches of Gran Grans Foods Homemade Pistachio Spread. This may make these batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of nuts (pistachios) and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches. The affected batches are being recalled.

Implicated batch numbers and best before dates.