Food - Thurles Information

Undeclared Sulphur Dioxide in Finnegan’s Farm Potato Croquettes.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, February 7th, 2024.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A06
Allergen: Sulphur Dioxide
Product Identification: Finnegan’s Farm Potato Croquettes; pack size: 350g
Batch Code Best before: 02/02/2024
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:
The above batch of Finnegan’s Farm potato croquettes is being recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, as it contains sulphur dioxide which is not declared in the list of ingredients. The product has passed its expiry date, however there are freezing instructions on the label and therefore consumers may have this batch in their freezers.
This may make the batch unsafe for consumers, who are allergic to or intolerant of sulphur dioxide.

Undeclared Milk In Batches Of Oishi Corn Flips Chocolate Flavour.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warning.

Alert Summary Dated Thursday, 01 February 2024.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A05
Allergen: Milk
Product Identification: Oishi Corn Flips Chocolate Flavour; pack size: 40g.
Batch Code Best before: 06/02/2024 & 24/07/2024
Country Of Origin: China

Message:
The above batches of Oishi Corn Flips Chocolate Flavour are being recalled as they contain milk which is not declared in the list of ingredients.
This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.

Incorrectly Declared Soya In Lidl Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warning.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, 01 February 2024.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A04
Allergen: Soybeans
Product Identification: Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets; pack size: 125g
Batch Code: All batches and best before dates
Country Of Origin: France

Message:
Soya is incorrectly declared on the ingredients list of Duc De Coeur Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tartlets. This may make the product unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya.

The product was sold by Lidl.

Undeclared Milk In Batch Of Oishi Wheat Cheese Flavoured Crackers From China.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warning.

Alert Summary Dated Thursday, 01 February 2024.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.03.
Allergen: Milk.
Product Identification: OISHI wheat crackers with cheese flavour.
Batch Code Best before: 17/07/2024.

Message:
The above batch of OISHI wheat crackers with cheese flavour are being recalled as it contains milk which is not declared in the list of ingredients.
This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.

Take Care Of Cents & Euros Will Take Care Of Themselves.

The once quote of ‘Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves’, is usually attributed to William Lowndes (1652–1724) an English Whig politician during the reigns of King William, Queen Anne, and King George I. He would become British Secretary of the Treasury in 1695 and bore the nickname “Ways and Means Lowndes”.
Despite our move to euro coin denominations in 2002, the proverb still holds that if you concentrate on saving small amounts of money, you’ll soon amass a larger amount.

But enough ‘history waffling’ from me, let’s take a look at the cost and benefits of two brands of Potato Waffles.

Data hereunder is taken from the free Yuka application (App) available to download to your phone.

Harvest Basket Waffles	Product Rated Good 63/100	Price €1.39	Birds Eye Waffles	Product Rated Good 54/100	Price €2.99
Protein	2.7g		Protein	2.5g
Fibre	2.3g		Protein	1.7g
Saturates	1g		Saturates	0.6g
Sugar	0.4g		Sugar	0.7g
Salt	0.35g		Salt	0.75g
Energy	207kcal		Energy	180kcal
Additives	1		Additives	1

Having digested the above data our readers will note that not only is the Harvest Basket Waffles rated better by the app (63/100), but the packet is larger, containing two more waffles, while the price is €1.60 cheaper than its named rival, so do keep this knowledge in mind when next you visit your local supermarket.

No I am not a paid representative for Harvest Basket Waffles. Maybe I should be!