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FSAI Update Re. Allergens In Bao Long Soup Seasonings.

Update (2) to undeclared allergens in various Bao Long Soup Seasonings

Alert Summary dated Thursday, August 7th, 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A27 (Update 2)
Allergens: Crustaceans, fish, soybeans, as per table below.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: All batch codes and all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Vietnam

Product Name.	Pack Size.	Allergens.
Bao Long Hủ tiếu Nam Vang Soup Seasoning.	75g.	Crustaceans, Fish and Soybeans.
Bao Long Bun bo Hue Soup Seasoning.	75g.	Crustaceans and Fish.
Bao Long Bun Rieu Soup Seasoning.	75g.	Crustaceans and Fish.

Message: Further to FSAI food allergen alert 2025.A27 and 2025.A27 (update 1), as per the table above, all batches of Bao Long Hủ tiếu Nam Vang Soup Seasoning contain crustaceans, fish and soya. All batches of Bao Long Bun bo Hue Soup Seasoning and Bao Long Bun Rieu Soup Seasoning contain crustaceans and fish. These allergens are not declared on the label.
This may make the implicated products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of crustaceans, fish and/or soya.
Therefore, consumers should not eat the implicated products. The affected products are being recalled.

Undeclared Peanut In Terranova Fermented Ashwagandha Food Supplement.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland warn of undeclared peanut in a batch of Terranova Fermented Ashwagandha food supplement.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, August 6th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A29
Allergen: Peanut
Product Identification: Terranova Fermented Ashwagandha food supplement; pack size: 50 capsules
Batch Code: 2400881; best before date: 05/2028
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message: The above batch of Terranova Fermented Ashwagandha food supplement contains peanut which is not declared on the label.
This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanuts, and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch.

Another Case Of Listeria monocytogenes In Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall a batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert SummaryTuesday, 05 August 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.38
Product Identification: Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus; pack size: 150g
Batch Code: VG189; use by date: 08/08/2025
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message: The above batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products. Please see this News Article.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

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 for their customers.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batch.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Possible Presence Of Listeria monocytogenes In O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander.

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Recall O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander.

Recall of various brands of O’Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Alert Summary dated August 5th, 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.39
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Codes: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The below branded potted coriander products are being recalled by O’Hanlon Herbs due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in affected stores.

Retailer.	Brand.	Product.	Batch.	Display until date.
Aldi.	Egans	Potted Coriander	273, 275, 277,	05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025, 11/08/2025
Tesco.	Tesco	Growing Herb Coriander	273, 275	03/08/2025, 04/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025
Dunnes Stores.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273, 275, 277, 283.	03/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025
Dunnes Stores.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Compostable Potted Coriander.	273, 275, 277.	03/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025.
Nolans.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273.	07/08/2025.
Mortons.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273.	07/08/2025.
Marks & Spencer.	M&S.	Irish Coriander.	273, 275.	06/08/2025, 09/08/2025.
Lidl.	O’Hanlon Herbs.	Potted Coriander.	273, 275, 277.	L3104, L3105, L3106, L3107, L3201.
Supervalu.	Supervalu.	Irish Coriander.	273, 275, 277, 283.	1M0308P1, 1M0408P1, 1M0508P1, 1M0608P1, 1M0708P1, 1M0808P1, 1M0908P1, 1M1008P1.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks, but can range between 3 and 70 days.

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 Spinach & Mixed Leaves – Detection Of Listeria monocytogenes.

UPDATE (3) to recall of various branded Spinach and Mixed Leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms, due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary dated Saturday, 02 August 2025.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.35 (Update 3)
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to Food Alert 2025.35 and 2025.35 (Update 1) and 2025.35 (Update 2), the below additional batches of Spinach are being recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores.

NOTE: There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals that is currently under investigation.
Please see this News Article.

Product Name.	Pack Sizes.	Best Before Dates / Batch Codes.
Egan’s Irish Baby Spinach.	250g.	Best before dates: 30/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025; Batch code: 206.
McCormack Family Farms Lettuce.	200g	Best before dates: 02/08/2025, 03/08//2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025; Batch codes: 205, 212.
McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves.	75g.	Best before dates: 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch codes: 199, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207
McCormack Family Farms Rocket.	75g.	Best before dates: 31/07/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch codes: 204, 206,
McCormack Family Farms Spinach,	100g, 200g & 250g.	Best before dates: 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 04/08/2025; Batch codes: 205, 206, 207,
McCormack Family Farms Energise Mix.	100g.	Best before dates: 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch codes: 199, 203, 205.
SuperValu Spinach.	250g.	Best before dates: 01/08/2025, 03/08/2025; Batch code: 206.
Tesco Mild Spinach.	350g	Best before date: 02/08/2025; Batch code: 206

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated products.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.