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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today advises that Danone is recalling specific batches of its infant formula and follow-on formula due to the potential presence of cereulide. The implicated products were manufactured in Ireland and exported to a number of EU countries, the UK and third countries.
This recall is associated with a contaminated raw ingredient which was also implicated in the recent recall of some batches of infant formula and follow-on formula by Nestlé. An ingredient, ARA oil, which was manufactured in China, was contaminated with cereulide and added as an ingredient in base powder used to make infant formula and follow-on formula. Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning.
The FSAI has been notified by Danone that none of the implicated products have been distributed in Ireland. The FSAI has notified the European Commission of this recall through its Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) to ensure that all affected countries are notified.
The FSAI and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, who regulate the Danone manufacturing facilities in Ireland, continue to engage with Danone to ensure that all food safety measures are being taken to protect consumers.
Undeclared Fish and Barley in Dunnes Stores Chicken Arrabbiata. with Penne Pasta.
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, January 21st 2026.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2026.A04.
Allergens: Fish and Cereals containing gluten (Barley).
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Chicken Arrabbiata with Penne Pasta; Pack Size: 400g.
Batch Code: Use by date 01/02/2026; Batch E2236C204.
Message: The above batch has been mispacked with a Dunnes Stores Chicken Arrabbiata with Penne Pasta label, while the food inside the tray is Dunnes Stores Irish Beef Ragu and Conchiglie Pasta.
The beef product contains fish and cereals containing gluten (barley) which are not mentioned on the label. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant to fish and/or barley. Therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch.The affected batch is being recalled.
Possible presence of mustard and soya in a batch of Kingzest Wasabi Powder.
Alert Summary dated Friday, January 16th 2026.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2026.A03.
Allergens: Mustard and soybeans.
Product Identification: Kingzest Wasabi Powder; pack size: 1 kg.
Batch Code: 241201; expiry date: 08/06/2026.
Country Of Origin: China.
Message:
Contradictory ingredient lists are labelled on the above batch of Kingzest Wasabi Powder. The product may contain mustard and/or soya. This may make the implicated batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of mustard and/or soya and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch.
The affected batch is being recalled.
HSE Walk-In Children’s Flu Vaccine Clinic In Thurles on Tuesday January 20th
Parents and guardians in Thurles and surrounding areas are reminded that a free walk-in flu vaccination clinic for children (ages 2 to 17 years) will take place next week at the Thurles Primary Care Centre on Mitchel Street.
Clinic details: Walk-in – no appointment needed.
Date: Tuesday 20th January
Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Thurles Primary Care Centre, 22A Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 K4C2).
About the vaccine.
Children aged 2 to 17 can receive the nasal flu vaccine free of charge. The vaccine is given as a spray in the nose, with the vaccinator spraying once into each nostril.
The flu vaccine helps to protect children against flu, and flu can lead to serious complications for some children, including pneumonia.
What to bring.
Please bring ID with your child’s date of birth, such as a passport, birth certificate, Public Services Card or school ID.
Other options.
If you cannot attend the walk-in clinic, your child can also get the flu vaccine through your GP or pharmacist (free for children aged 2 to 17).
Further information.
For general queries, you can contact HSE Live on Freephone 1800 700 700.
Further update to SMA infant formula and follow on formula recall to include batches and products possibly distributed to Ireland from the UK.
Alert Summary dated Tuesday, January 13th 2026.
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.01 (Update 4)
Product Identification: Please see ‘List of batches and products’ in Message section below for product details.
Batch Code: Please see ‘List of batches and products’ in Message section below for batch codes and expiry dates. Please note, batch codes can be found on the base of the tin or box for powdered formulas or the base of the outer box and on the side/top of the container for ready-to-feed formulas.
Message:
Further to FSAI Food Alert 2026.01, FSAI Food Alert 2026.01 (Update 1), FSAI Food Alert 2026.01 (Update 2), FSAI Food Alert 2026.01 (Update 3), the FSAI is notifying consumers of the possible presence of cereulide in additional SMA infant formula and follow on formula batches and products in the list below, due to possible indirect distribution to Ireland from the UK.
See Here: List of affected batches and products.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Questions and answers.
Nestlé is advising its customers that have purchased any of these batches to contact them via its online form, by sharing a photo of the product and the batch code: www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch; or by calling its careline on Tel: 1800 931 832.
Nature Of Danger:
Cereulide toxin is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The toxin may be pre-formed in a food and is extremely heat resistant. Consumption of foods containing cereulide toxin can lead to nausea and severe vomiting. Symptoms can appear within five hours. The duration of illness is usually 6 to 24 hours.
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: Same 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: Parents, guardians and caregivers are advised not to feed the implicated batches to infants or young children.
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