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FSAI Warn Of Undeclared Allergens In Bao Long Soup Seasonings.

Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Warn Of Undeclared Allergens In Specific Batches Of Various Bao Long Soup Seasonings.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, July 10th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A27
Allergens: Soybeans, crustaceans, cereals containing gluten, as per table shown hereunder.
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Vietnam

Product name.	Pack size.	Batch code	Allergens.
Bao Long Chicken Noodle Soup Seasoning.	75g.	2301.	Soybeans.
Bao Long Hue Noodle Soup Seasoning.	75g.	2302.	Crustaceans.
Bao Long Vegan Pho Soup Seasoning.	75g.	2315.	Soybeans.
Bao Long Vegan Hu Tieu Soup Seasoning.	75g.	2316.	*Soybeans and cereals containing gluten (wheat).*

Message: The above batches of Bao Long Soup Seasonings contain some allergens that are not declared on the label. This may make the implicated batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya, cereals containing gluten (wheat) and/or crustaceans.
Therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batches. The affected batches are being recalled.

Irish Consumers Warned To Stop Using Certain Tower Air Fryer Models

Irish consumers are being asked, inthe interest of safety to refrain from using certain models of Tower air fryers, following a recall by the company.

Almost 60,000 affected models have been sold in retail outlets across Ireland according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

These recalled air fryers are understood to have a manufacturing defect that can cause the defective appliance to overheat, potentially leading to a fire being ignited and thus the risk of serious injury or indeed death.

While as yet no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these same products igniting.

To this end, the CCPC is now urging consumers to check if they presently own one of the five affected models shown hereunder:-

T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer.
T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer.
T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer.
T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer.
T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer.

To locate the model number, consumers should unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label located on the rear end of their air fryer. The model number will begin with the letter T.

Consumers, who may have purchased one of the above affected models, are advised to stop using the product immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares via the website towerhousewares.co.uk or email towerproduct@customersvc.co.uk.

These products Director of Communications at the CCPC Grainne Griffin said the recall “covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat.were manufactured between the years 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Tesco Ireland, Lidl, Argos, DID, Dealz, Tower Housewares website, through Amazon with other retailers possibly also be included.

Uisce Éireann Appealing To Tipperary Residents Regarding Water Usage.

Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers across Tipperary to be mindful of their use of water. Every drop counts, especially as we move into what is expected to be a warmer, drier period.

There has been a notable increase in demand for water across Tipperary since the summer arrived. With warmer, drier weather forecast, we are appealing to everyone to conserve water to safeguard the water supply.

While recent weeks have brought cooler and wetter weather, water supplies in Glenary, Poulavanogue, Ardfinnan, Galtee, Coalbrook, Commons, Dualla and Fethard remain under significant pressure. These Water Supply Schemes serve over 45,000 customers across a large area of South Tipperary including Clonmel, Ardfinnan, Goatenbridge, Caher, New Chapel, Grange, Rossaddrehid, Bansha, Aherlow, Lattin, Emly, Limerick Junction, Coalbrook, Commons, Dualla, Ballinard, Mullinahone, Drangan, Moyglass, Killenaule, Ballinure, Gortnahoe.

Mr Pierce Faherty, (Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager in Tipperary), said, “We are appealing to the communities served by these supplies to make every effort to conserve water to maintain the supply. Although we have seen some welcome rainfall, the long-term effects of a dry autumn, winter, and spring are still being felt. This supply is under considerable pressure, with a notable increase in demand since the beginning of June. We’re doing everything we can to protect and maintain supplies throughout the summer, but we’re also asking the public for their help by doing what they can to reduce their use. If everyone takes a few simple steps to reduce the volume of water used around the home, in the garden, at work, or on the farm, we can make our water go further and help maintain normal supplies. In response to these water supplies coming under pressure, we have increased our efforts with a series of measures to safeguard supply, including doubling down on leakage detection, pipe repair, and overall network management.”

It would take several weeks of sustained rainfall to allow affected water sources to recover to normal levels. The latest forecast indicates a continuation of warmer, drier weather, which could further increase demand and place additional strain on already stressed supplies.

Everyone in Tipperary can play their part in protecting the water supplies for their community by taking simple steps to reduce their water use.

These include:

Leave the hose in the shed: Drop the hose during the summer months. Use a rose head watering can to water your plants instead of a hose or sprinkler. Running a hose for just one hour uses as much water as a family would typically need in an entire day.
Bucket and sponge for your car: Using a bucket and sponge to wash your car can save hundreds of litres of water compared to using a hose or power washer.
Turn off the tap: Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes up to six litres of water per minute. Turning it off while brushing can reduce that to just one litre.
Switch to a shower: Showers use about half the amount of water as baths. Invest in water saving appliances such as water efficient taps and shower heads.
Shorter showers: With the average shower using seven litres of water per minute by turning your five-minute shower into four minutes, you could save up to seven litres of water per day!
Fully load your appliances: Always ensure your dishwasher and washing machine are fully loaded before use. A typical washing machine uses approximately 65 litres of water, and a dishwasher uses around 20 litres per cycle. By ensuring they are fully loaded, not only will you conserve water, but you will also reduce your energy bills.

For those looking to track their progress and learn more about water conservation, Uisce Éireann has developed an easy-to-use conservation calculator, which allows people to track their personal water usage. To access the water conservation calculator or find out more about water conservation tips, VISIT HERE.

Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann 24/7 at TEL: 1800 278 278 or via water.ie

Ten Enforcement Orders Served On Food Businesses In June.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that eight Closure Orders and two Prohibition Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Four Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Doolin Ice Cream (Closed Area: The food store [located in the yard] Doolin Ice Cream) (Retailer), Fisher Street, Doolin, Clare.
Wee Care (RTE Creche) (Closed area: kitchen and staff canteen only), RTE, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
All Bar Chicken Coolock (Service Sector), 10A, Ringuard House, Malahide Road Industrial Estate, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Il Vicolo (Restaurant/ Café), Bridge Mills, O’Briens Bridge, Galway.

Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Tunisian Halal Butcher, located at Unit 8, Aldi Centre, St Margarets Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
Zone Activity Centre (Closed activity: Part of the activities of the business, its establishments, holdings, or other premises be ceased. The food stall activity located in the carpark at Zone Activity Centre) (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 1& 2, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Mullaghboy, Navan, Meath.
Frenchpark Service Station (Closed area: The rear store room that is used to store foodstuffs), Dublin Road, Frenchpark, Roscommon
Fresh Today (Closed activity: This closure order applies to the decanting and repacking of foodstuffs on the premises for retail to the final consumer, with the exception of fruit and vegetables) (Retailer), Athboy Road, Trim, Meath

One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:

Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company (Other Composite Processing), Rathmooney, Lusk, County Dublin

One Prohibition Order was served the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:

Elite Events and Caterers Food Stall operating at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath, registered address Carrigeen GAA, Waddingstown, Mooncoin, Kilkenny.

Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in June include: significant number of rodent droppings discovered in a kitchen and in a staff canteen; absence of rodent proofing; significant number of rodent droppings observed in a box containing lids for smoothie cups; no water supply provided for hand washing or to clean and disinfect utensils and to hygienically wash food; lack of adequate and regular cleaning; pooling water from defrosting fish mixed with blood and raw meat on the floor of a walk in chiller; no cleaning agents or detergent for cleaning and sanitising; large quantities of cooked and raw high risk foods stored at incorrect temperatures; food likely contaminated with the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes; inadequate layout, design, size and construction of food preparation area.

Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, said: “Every food business has a legal responsibility to ensure the food they produce is safe to eat. Failures like poor hygiene, pest activity, and improper storage are basic errors that can have severe consequences to public health. Food safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. While we understand the daily pressures on businesses, food safety and hygiene standards must be maintained at all times. A robust food safety management system not only protects public health, but it also supports the long-term success of the food business. Non-compliance with food law is not tolerated and enforcement action will be taken where standards fall short.”

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website. Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed in the enforcement reports on the website for a period of three months from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month.

Author Shelagh Marshal To launch ‘Rebel Ma’ In Cashel Library.

An invitation to the book launch of ‘Rebel Ma’ in Cashel Library, with contributing local author Ms Shelagh Marshal.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) reports:

Note Date – Friday Next July 11th at 11:00am – Refreshments Served.

Rebel Ma is an emerging archetype for the revolutionary woman who is healing, feeling, awakening, rising and walking us home the new and ancient way.
Part warrior, part healer, part visionary woman, Rebel Ma walks between worlds, past and future, ancient and new, leading from her womb, her heart, and her truth.
She is rooted in her ancestral line and knows she’s not alone, she has the creative fire of her fore-mothers burning in her womb.
She is a vessel for stories long silenced, a torch bearer for the wisdom they were counting on her to forget.
Rising not as a rebel against the world, but as a rebel for it. for life. for birth and for earth. for all that is sacred.

Visitors attending this event can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
With Refreshments being served, best always to contact Cashel Library, Tel: 062-63835 and let them know of your intention to attend.

All are welcome to attend.