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Two County Tipperary food businesses were served with ‘Closure Orders’ during July, while the Health Service Executive also took two prosecutions involving companies based in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Babylon Restaurant, a takeaway at 92–93 Irishtown, in Clonmel, received a ‘Closure Order’ under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998.
A second ‘Closure Order’ was served on Elm Tree Farm Food Stall, while it was trading at the Clonmel Show at Powerstown Park Racecourse. That order was issued under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations 2020.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said Environmental Health Officers served 13 Enforcement Orders nationwide during July; of which 11 were Closure Orders and two were Prohibition Orders.
Reasons identified across the enforcement actions included inadequate controls to prevent cross-contamination, poor staff training, incorrectly labelled ready-to-eat food, defective refrigeration and inadequate cleaning.
Inspectors also encountered evidence of rodent and cockroach activity, serious accumulations of food debris, risks from sewage contamination and unsafe practices involving the defrosting and handling of frozen fish. The FSAI did not attribute every issue listed in its announcement to each individual business.
Separately, the HSE took two prosecutions during July in relation to businesses at Lisbunny Industrial Estate in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary:
The Lunch Bag Ltd, Unit 21B
Splitstone Ltd, Unit 21
All Enforcement Reports Can Be Viewed Here.
FSAI chief executive Mr Greg Dempsey described the issues identified nationally as deeply concerning and said basic measures such as cleaning, pest control, safe food handling, staff training and effective food-safety systems are legal requirements.
He warned that enforcement action would continue where businesses failed to meet the required standards and placed public health at risk.
The remaining Closure Orders were served on businesses in Dublin, Offaly, Wicklow and Kerry. Prohibition Orders were issued to Ocras in Clonakilty and Rebel Ice Cream in Little Island, County Cork.
The details were published by the FSAI on today, Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. Closure and Improvement Orders remain listed on its website for three months after the relevant food-safety issue has been corrected, while Prohibition Orders remain listed for one month.
Salmonella Alert Sparks Recall of Dunnes Meals and SuperValu Sesame Seed Products
A wide range of ready-to-eat products sold by Dunnes Stores has been recalled following the detection of salmonella in sesame seeds.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said the recall covers specified Baxter & Greene loose salad-bar items and pre-packed foods containing sesame seeds.
In all more than 40 products are affected, including selected sandwiches, wraps and salads. Consumers should check the product names and use-by dates against the full list published by the FSAI shown above and should not eat any of the implicated items.
Several separately branded seed products have also been recalled.
Affected products include SuperValu Seed Mix in 200g packs. Batch codes 163 and 166, with a best-before date of May 2027, and batch 191, with a best-before date of June 2027, are included in the recall.
The following Gem Pack products are also affected:
Gem Sesame Seeds 1kg, batches 155 and 177, best before May 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg, batch 147, best before April 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg, batch 169, best before May 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg, batches 189 and 203, best before June 2027
Sesame Seeds 25kg, lots 32308 and 32704, best before 1 March 2027
Sowans Sesame Seeds 100g, batch 155, best before May 2027
Full details of those products are available on the FSAI website.
Earlier recalls include SuperValu Sesame Seeds in 200g packs, covering batch codes 167 and 168 with a best-before date of May 2027.
Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds in 50g packs were also recalled. The affected product carries batch code L1312242 and a best-before date of July 2026. Although that date has passed, the FSAI has advised consumers to check their cupboards and dispose of any affected packs.
As many are aware Salmonella infection generally causes symptoms within 12 to 36 hours, although illness can begin anywhere from six to 72 hours after exposure.
Diarrhoea is the most common symptom and may sometimes be bloody. Fever, headaches and abdominal cramps can also occur. Symptoms usually continue for four to seven days, but severe diarrhoea may require hospital treatment.
Infants, older people and those with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious illness.
Retailers have been instructed to remove affected products from sale and display recall notices. Wholesalers and distributors must contact customers who received the implicated batches, while caterers have been told not to use them.
Consumers should not eat any of the above recalled products.
Recall of specific batches of SuperValu Sesame Seeds due to the presence of Salmonella.
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, August 5th 2026.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.48.
Product Identification: SuperValu Sesame Seeds; pack size: 200g.
Batch Code: 167 and 168; best before date: May 2027.
Message:
The above batches of SuperValu Sesame Seeds are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in SuperValu stores.
Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
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.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Recall of a batch of Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds due to the presence of Salmonella.
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, August 5th 2026
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2026.47.
Product Identification: Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds; pack size: 50g.
Batch Code: L1312242; best before date: 31/07/2026.
Country Of Origin: India.
Message:
The above batch of Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Although it has passed its best before date, consumers are advised to check their cupboards for the implicated batch. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers / Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd. has submitted a new planning application for a prominent illuminated sign at its drive-thru development currently under construction in Thurles.
Planning application reference 2660699 seeks permission for a 6.5-metre-high totem sign on the western side of the site at Slievenamon Road and the Thurles Relief Road. The proposed structure would feature the familiar yellow acrylic, internally illuminated McDonald’s “Golden Arches”, together with all associated works required for its installation.
The drive-thru restaurant itself was previously permitted under Tipperary County Council planning reference 2460829, subsequently considered under An Coimisiún Pleanála reference 322465-25. The planning authority granted permission in April 2025, subject to conditions, and the development is now under construction. An Coimisiún Pleanála’s inspector examined issues including traffic, lighting, visual amenity, nearby homes and the site’s relationship with the town centre before recommending approval.
However, one wonders why the applicants now require a separate application for a 6.5-metre Golden Arches totem, perhaps the signage details simply got lost somewhere between ordering the fries and securing permission for the drive-thru.
No doubt residents overlooking the site will be absolutely thrilled to discover that this substantial, internally illuminated Golden Arches sign, has arrived through a fresh planning application; after permission for the restaurant itself had already been secured and construction had begun.
How extremely thoughtful of McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd to deal with such a visually prominent feature separately.
Local Retailers Note: There could be a major run, in the near future, on Blackout Roller Blinds and Sleep Masks sought by the families overlooking this restaurant site; so stock up.
Whatever one’s view of the restaurant, signage of this height and brightness deserves proper scrutiny, particularly regarding its visibility from nearby homes, its effect on residential amenity and its overall impact on the surrounding streetscape after dark.
The application documents and current planning status can be viewed through the Tipperary County Council ePlanning record.
The background to the permitted restaurant is also documented in An Coimisiún Pleanála’s inspector’s report.
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