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Recall of a batch of frozen Hortex Zupa Wiosenna 9-Składnikowa due to the possible presence of glass fragments.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, 11th February 2026.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.07
Product Identification: Hortex Zupa Wiosenna 9-Składnikowa (9 Ingredient Spring Soup); frozen; pack size: 450g
Batch Code: LS0C1070925 2 T 080925 1117; best-before date: 03/2027.
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message: The above batch of Hortex Zupa Wiosenna 9-Składnikowa (9 Ingredient Spring Soup), is being recalled due to the possible presence of glass fragments. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required: Caterers & Retailers:
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.

Food Allergen Alerts.

Undeclared hazelnuts in a batch of Homebake Cakes 6 Luxury Assorted Cupcakes.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, February 11th 2026.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2026.A06.
Allergen: Nuts (hazelnuts).
Product Identification: Homebake Cakes 6 Luxury Assorted Cupcakes; pack size: 450g.
Batch Code: 6864; best before date: 20/03/2026
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Message: The above batch of Homebake Cakes 6 Luxury Assorted Cupcakes contains nuts (hazelnuts) which is not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of nuts (hazelnuts) and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch.

The affected batch is being recalled.

Recall Of Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta’leggio D.O.P. Cheese.

Recall of a batch of Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta’leggio D.O.P. cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, February 11th 2026.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.06.
Product Identification: Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta’leggio D.O.P.; pack size: 200g.
Batch Code: 4564914; use-by: 02.03.2026.
Country Of Origin: Italy
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Message: The above batch of Mauri Formaggi Taleggio Bon Ta’leggio D.O.P. is being recalled, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 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: Retailers, Consumers.
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 Reports Closure Order Served On Tipperary Foodstore.

Closure Order served on Bansha foodstore as FSAI reports four January closures.

A food business in Bansha, Co Tipperary has been served with a Closure Order after an inspection found unsafe food being held for sale or supply past its ‘use by’ date, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has confirmed.

The order was served by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive on 19th January 2026 on O’Connell’s Foodstore, under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.

What the Closure Order means for the Bansha premises.
The notice relates specifically to the holding of foods labelled with ‘use by’ dates for the purpose of sale or supply. (It does not restrict the sale or supply of foods labelled with a ‘best before’ date.)
The FSAI said one of the reasons for enforcement action during January included unsafe food placed on the market that was past its ‘use by’ dates.

FSAI: “No excuse for bad practice”.
Commenting on the January enforcement list, FSAI chief executive Mr Greg Dempsey said inspectors are continuing to find recurring problems, including poor hygiene and pest issues, and stressed that a robust food safety management system and a clean premises are basic legal requirements.

Other January Closure Orders (briefly).
The FSAI report also lists three other businesses served with Closure Orders in January:

The Shamrock Lodge (kitchen only), Finglas, Dublin 11.
White Sands Hotel (small ground-floor kitchen), Portmarnock, Co Dublin.
Chillers Restaurant and Lounge, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

The FSAI notes that details of enforcement orders are published on its website, and that Closure Orders and Improvement Orders remain listed for a period after issues found are corrected.

Batches of Aptamil And Cow & Gate Infant Formula Recalled.

Danone recall specific batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula due to the possible presence of cereulide.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 6th February 2026.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.05.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see implicated expiry dates in the table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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Message: Danone is recalling the below specific batches of its Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula sold in Ireland due to the possible presence of cereulide. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name.
Pack size.Expiry dates.
Aptamil 1, From Birth, First Infant Milk.800g.05-07-2026
14-07-2026
24-07-2026
03-08-2026
03-09-2026
31-10-2026
11-11-2026
26-11-2026
Aptamil 2, 6-12 months, Follow on milk.800g.07-06-2026
12-07-2026
20-07-2026
30-07-2026
17-09-2026
26-10-2026
28-10-2026
21-11-2026
05-12-2026
20-12-2026
Aptamil Hungry, 1 From Birth, First Infant Milk.800g.31-07-2026
16-11-2026
24-02-2027
Cow & Gate Hungry First Infant Milk From Birth.800g.01-08-2026
16-12-2026
Cow & Gate 1, First Infant Milk from Birth.800g.05-07-2026
05-01-2027
Cow & Gate 1, First Infant Milk from Birth.800g.10-06-2026
07-07-2026
03-08-2026
20-09-2026
30-10-2026
08-11-2026
11-12-2026
05-01-2027

Please see Questions and Answers: Danone is advising customers to contact its Aptamil careline team on Tel: 1800 22 1234 (https://www.aptaclub.ie), or its Cow & Gate careline on Tel: 1800 570 570 (https://candgbabyclub.ie) if they have any queries regarding this recall. 

In addition, Danone is recalling specific batches of its Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on formula sold in the UK due to the possible presence of cereulide. The below batches may indirectly be distributed to Ireland from the UK.

Nature Of Danger: Cereulide toxin is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The toxin may be pre-formed in a food and is extremely heat resistant. Consumption of foods containing cereulide toxin can lead to nausea and severe vomiting. Symptoms can appear within five hours. The duration of illness is usually 6 to 24 hours.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:

Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 
Wholesalers/distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers: Parents, guardians and caregivers are advised not to feed the implicated batches to infants or young children.