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FSAI Warn Of Sulphites, soybeans, & Gluten In Milano Drop Skin Drops.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warn of the presence of sulphites, soybeans and possible presence of gluten in specific batches of Milano Drop Skin Drops.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, April 10th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A12
Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, soybeans, sulphites
Product Identification: Milano Drops Skin Drops; pack size: 50ml
Batch Code: All batches with no batch code or best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Australia

Message: Specific batches of Milano Drop Skin Drops, which do not contain batch codes or best before dates on the product label, are being recalled.
The implicated batches contain soybeans and sulphites and may contain cereals containing gluten which are not declared in the list of ingredients.
This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of cereals containing gluten, soybeans or sulphites and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches.

FSAI Recall Batches Of Tony’s Chocolonely Hollow Chocolate Eggs.

FSAI recall batches Of Tony’s Chocolonely hollow chocolate eggs due to possible presence of metal fragments.

Alert Summary dated Friday, April 4th, 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.18.
Product Identification: Please see table hereunder.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Belgium.

Message: The below batches of Tony’s Chocolonely hollow chocolate eggs are being recalled due to the possible presence of small metal fragments. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Product name.	Pack size.	Best before date.	Batch numbers.
Tony’s Chocolonely hollow chocolate egg, milk caramel sea salt.	242g	30/06/2025	L0385D, L0415D, L3244D, L3254D, L3264D, L3274D, L3304D, L3384D, L3394D, L3404D, L3444D, L3454D, L3464D, L3474D,
Tony’s Chocolonely hollow chocolate egg, milk chocolate.	242g	30/06/2025	L0355D, L0345D, L0315D, L0305D, L3544D, L3534D, L3524D, L3514D, L3484D, L3374D, L3344D, L3334D, L3324D, L3314D, L3234D, L3204D, L3194D, L3184D,

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers 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 retail customers.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

FSAI Recall Batch Of Dairy Farm Vanilla Ice Cream.

FSAI recall a batch of Dairy Farm Vanilla Ice Cream due to chemical smell and taste from the product.

Alert Summary dated Friday, April 4th 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.17
Product Identification: Dairy Farm Vanilla Ice Cream tub; pack size: 1 litre; approval number: IE 1065 EC
Batch Code: L24356B; best before date: June 2026
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The above batch of Dairy Farm Vanilla Ice Cream is being recalled due to some customers experiencing a chemical smell and/or taste from the product.
Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in Lidl stores.

Action Required:
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Note: At the best of times, according to the independent YUKA App. the above product, when scanned by Thurles.Info, contains Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids, latter a high risk texturizing agent which provides consistency, maintains or modifies the texture of this product.
This additive we are informed, could in cases of high consumption, increase the risk of developing cancers and cardiovascular diseases. It is also suspected of disrupting gut flora , which could lead to an increased risk of autoimmune and allergic diseases, as well as inflammatory diseases.

This product also contains Locust bean gum; Guar gum and E415. These additives/texturizing agents used as emulsifiers are believed to also alter gut microbiota. A recent Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) study, [latter the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research], found that such emulsifiers may be associated with the development of breast cancer. However, it is also accepted that further studies are required with regards to this latter claim.

Now comes the questions:
(1) With this research knowledge readily available; why are Irish manufacturers allowed to use these additives/texturizing agents in such products?
(2) Why are Shops/Supermarkets continuing to sell such products?
(3) Could the removal of such additives/texturizing agents from our food, reduce hospital overcrowding and patient waiting time for beds?

We have forwarded these three questions to the Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Mr Martin Heydon TD. (martin.heydon@oir.ie) and to the Minister for Health, Ms Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD (jennifer.carrollmacneill@oireachtas.ie); seeking early replies.

Recall Of Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt.

Recall Of Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt Due To Presence Of Small Stones.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.16
Product Identification: Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt; pack size: 180g
Batch Code: 162633 and 162614; best before date: 28/02/2026
Country Of Origin: Belgium.

Message: The above batches of Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt are being recalled due to the possible presence of small stones. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

Action Required: Wholesalers, distributors, caterers and retailers.

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 retail customers.

Caterers/Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

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

FSAI Warn Of Soya & Milk In Ruffles Sabor a Jamon crisps.

Alert Summary dated Friday, March 28th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A11.
Allergens: Soybeans, Milk.
Product Identification: Ruffles Sabor a Jamón; pack size: 150g.
Batch Code: All batches with no English labelling.
Country Of Origin: USA.

Message: The ingredients in Ruffles Sabor a Jamón crisps are not labelled in English. The implicated crisps contain soya and milk. This may make the crisps unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya and/or milk and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated crisps.