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Food Alert.

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.

Food Allergen Alerts.

Presence of almond in a batch of Fun Cakes Hazelnut Praline spread.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 05 June 2026.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2026.A17.
Allergen: Nuts.
Product Identification: Fun Cakes Hazelnut Praline spread; pack size: 325g.
Batch Code: L:25272B; best before date: 31/10/2026. Please note that all batches and best before dates may also contain undeclared almond.
Country Of Origin: Netherlands.

Message:
Almond was detected in the above batch of Fun Cakes Hazelnut Praline spread, which is not declared in the ingredients list.
In addition, all batches and all best before dates of this spread may also contain undeclared almonds. This may make these batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of nuts (almonds) and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches. The affected batches are being recalled.

Food Alert.

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.

Batch number.	Best before date.
300126.	30th July 2026.
120226.	12th August 2026.
130426.	13th October 2026.
270526.	27th November 2026.

Food Alert.

FSAI warn of recall of a batch of Bare Pantry Shelled Pistachios due to the presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary Dated Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.27
Product Identification: Bare Pantry Shelled Pistachios; pack size: 100g
Batch Code: 061025; best before date: 06/06/2026
Country Of Origin: USA

Message: The above batch of Bare Pantry Shelled Pistachios is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. 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:
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 Warn Of Recall Of A Batch Of Leis Sauerampfer (Sorrel).

Recall of a batch of Leis Sauerampfer (Sorrel) due to the possible presence of glass pieces.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, 21st May 2026.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.26
Product Identification: Leis Sauerampfer (Sorrel); pack size: 250g
Batch Code: 2977;
Best before date: 14/10/2027
Country Of Origin: Lithuania

Message: The above batch of Leis Sauerampfer (Sorrel) is being recalled due to the possible presence of glass pieces.
Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale.

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 their 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.