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HIQA Reports A Rise In Radiation Overexposure Incidents in 2024.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has reported an almost 11% increase in cases of radiation overexposure from medical imaging and radiotherapy services in 2024. A total of 145 incidents were notified; the highest number since HIQA became the regulator for medical exposure to ionising radiation some six years ago.

Human error accounted for 68% of cases. The number of incidents has more than doubled since 2019, when 68 cases were reported.

Notifications linked to diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI and ultrasound, rose by 19% to 129 last year, while incidents in radiotherapy fell from 23 to 16. Sixty-eight per cent of all cases involved CT scans.

HIQA said more hospitals and healthcare providers are reporting incidents, increasing from 47 to 59. The authority noted that most diagnostic imaging incidents occurred at the point of imaging, often due to incorrect protocol selection, and that many could have been prevented through better verification checks.

HIQA warned that common corrective actions such as staff reminders and education sessions are low-level strategies with limited long-term impact. It urged healthcare providers to address underlying factors such as workload, resources and skill mix.

The full report is available on the HIQA website at www.hiqa.ie.

Allergy Alert – Sulphur Dioxide In Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine.

Undeclared sulphur dioxide in a batch of Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine.

Alert Summary Dated Friday, 31st October 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A42.
Allergen(s): Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Product Identification: Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine 2023; pack size: 750ml.
Batch Code: 2023Sch01.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The above batch of Vale View Schuyler Irish Grown Red Wine contains sulphur dioxide which is not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sulphur dioxide and therefore, these consumers should not drink the implicated batch.

The affected batch is being recalled.

Allergy Alert – Peanut In Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s.

Possible presence of peanut in Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s

Alert Summary Dated Friday, 31st October 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A41.
Allergen: Peanut.
Product Identification: Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s; pack size: 121g.
Batch Code: All batches and all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Germany.

Message: Peanuts may be present in all batches of Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s however they are not declared in the list of ingredients. This may make the product unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated product.

The affected product is being recalled from Aldi stores.

Undeclared Egg In Mispacked Rose Halloween Irish Spooky Tea Cakes.

Undeclared egg in specific batches of mispacked Rose Halloween Spooky Tea Cakes.

Alert Summary dated Tuesday, October 28th 2025.

**Box of Spooky Halloween Tea Cakes and one individually wrapped Orchard Tea Cake**.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A40
Allergen: Eggs
Product Identification: Rose Halloween Spooky Tea Cakes
Batch Code: Best before dates: 28/08/26, 18/09/26, 22/09/26 and 24/09/26
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The above batches of Rose Halloween Spooky Tea Cakes were mispacked with Rose Orchard Tea Cakes. The product contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This may make the implicated batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of eggs and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches.

The affected batches are being recalled.

Recall Of SLUSH PUPPiE Products Due To Elevated Levels Of Glycerol.

Recall of various SLUSH PUPPiE products due to elevated levels of glycerol.

Alert Summary Dated Friday, 24th October 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.58.
Product Identification: Please see table below for product information.
Batch Code: Please see table below for batch codes and best before dates.
Country Of Origin: China.

Message: The implicated batches of SLUSH PUPPiE products listed below are subject to recall as they contain high levels of glycerol. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name.	Pack size.	Batch code.	Best before date.	Item number.
SLUSH PUPPiE, Slushie 4 Pack of Syrups set, Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon & Lime and Cola flavours.	4 x 180 ml.	20672.	End 11/2026.	300178.
SLUSH PUPPiE, Slushie 4 Pack Syrup set; ZERO Sugar!; Cola, Blue Raspberry, Lemon & Lime and Strawberry Flavour Syrup with Sweeteners set	4 x 180 ml 300053 20459.	20181. 20459.	End 11/2025. End 03/2026.	300053. 300053.
SLUSH PUPPiE, Slushie 2 Pack Syrup set; ZERO Sugar!; Blue Raspberry & Strawberry Flavour Syrup with Sweeteners.	2 x 500 ml	20181.	End 11/2025.	300052.
SLUSH PUPPiE, Slushie Making Cup & Straw; ZERO Sugar!; & Strawberry Flavour Syrup with Sweeteners set.	180 ml.	20069.	End 07/2025.	300071.
SLUSH PUPPiE, Slushie Making Cup & Straw; ZERO Sugar!; & Blue Raspberry Flavour Syrup with Sweeteners set.	180 ml.	20006.	End 05/2025.	300045.

Nature Of Danger: Glycerol (E 422) is an approved food additive in the European Union (EU). It is used in slush ice drinks as a substitute or partial substitute for sugar and helps maintain the slushy texture by preventing the liquid from freezing solid. There is no maximum level set for its use in flavoured drinks, however, according to legislation, it must be used in foods at a level not higher than is necessary, to achieve its intended purpose. Because young children have a lower body weight, if they consume large quantities of glycerol in a short period of time, it is possible that some young children may experience side effects, such as headaches, nausea and/or vomiting.

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: 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: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.