Thurles Information

Food Allergen Alerts Updated By FSAI.

Update (3) to undeclared allergens in various Bao Long Soup Seasonings.

Alert Summary dated Friday, August 8th 2025.

Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A27 (update 3)
Allergens: Soybeans and cereals containing gluten, 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 Pho Soup Seasoning.	75g.	Soybeans.
Bao Long Hủ tiếu Soup Seasoning.	75g.	*Soybeans and Cereals containing gluten (wheat).*

Message: Further to FSAI food allergen alert 2025.A27, plus 2025.A27 (update 1) and 2025.A27 (update 2), as per the table above, all batches of Bao Long Pho Soup Seasoning contain soya. All batches of Bao Long Hủ tiếu Soup Seasoning contain soya and cereals containing gluten (wheat). These allergens are not declared on the label. This may make the implicated products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of soya and/or cereals containing gluten (wheat). Therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated products.

The affected products are being recalled.

Wrong Road Again.

Lyrics: American record producer and country music songwriter Allen Reynolds.
Vocals: American country music singer Brenda Gail Webb, known professionally as Crystal Gayle, (Latter younger sister of the late Loretta Lynn (1932 – 2022) and known not just for her magnificent voice and beauty, but also for her long, flowing, floor-length hair.)

Wrong Road Again.

I can’t seem to learn not to love you,
You get to me every time.
You’re someone I just can’t say no to,
And you’re so good at changing my mind.
Here I go down that wrong road again,
Going back where I’ve already been.
Even knowing where it will end,
Here I go down that wrong road again.
Though I see the web that you’re weaving,
You and your soft easy lines,
Before I stop to think I’m believing,
And I’m falling for you one more time.
Here I go down that wrong road again,
Going back where I’ve already been.
Even knowing where it will end,
Here I go down that wrong road again.
Here I go down that wrong road again.
Going back where I’ve already been,
Even knowing where it will end,
Here I go down that wrong road again.
Here I go down that wrong road again.
Going back where I’ve already been.

END.

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.

About Tipperary Supermarket Butter.

The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) confirmed today that since last year the prices of some agricultural products such as meat and dairy have risen considerably here in Ireland, compared to prices in the rest of the European Union.
The CCPC had come to that conclusion having undertaken an investigation into the grocery retailer sector and finding that there is no evidence indicating any issues regarding competition among retailers, in terms of food prices.

The CCPC Commission further confirmed that consumers had seen a 27% rise in grocery prices, in the past 4 years, but prices remained well below the average EU increase of 35%.

I wonder did the CCPC observe the difference in butter prices? Let us take a peep.

Let us take a look at what Irish Butter, bearing the IE 1024 EC tag “Made From Irish Grass-Fed Cows”, wrapped in similar gold foil, contains in the table shown hereunder.
Note: “IE 1024 EC” refers to the identification mark used on food products in Ireland (IE) that meet specific European Union (EU) regulations. The no. “1024” is the unique approval number assigned to a particular food establishment in Ireland. “EC” signifies that the product was processed within the European Community.

*Butter Brand & Quantity.*	*Price & Quantity.*	*Energy.*	*Fat/ Saturates.*	Carbohydrates.	*Sugars.*	*Protein.*	*Salt*.
Kilteely. 454g.	€3.99/€4.00.	3034kj/738kcal	81g/51.7g	1.9	0.6g	0.2g	1.5g
Kerrygold. 454g.	€5.49/€5.50.	3059kj/744kcal,	80g/53g	0.6g	0.6g	0.6g	1.8g
Dairy Manor. 454g.	€3.99/€4.00	3034kj/737kcal	81g/51.7g	1.9	0.6g	0.2g	1.62

Question: So what is the difference between one brand and another?
Answer: €1.50 in price and little else. Also notice the healthier product, with less salt, is €1.50 cheaper.

Maybe someone can contact me to explain, what I regard as a massive price anomaly for nothing extra for consumers.

While I am on the subject of prices; coins valued at 1 cent and 2 cent while still remaining legal tender in Ireland, are being phased out of general circulation due to the high cost of minting them.
Since 2015, a “rounding” system for cash transactions has been in place, with total amounts rounded to the nearest 5 cents.
When will we stop our supermarkets pricing goods, like butter as being €3.99, while only accepting €4.00 for such products? This “rounding” as it is called, only applies to cash transactions and does not apply to payments made by card or other electronic methods.

Death Of Katie O’Keeffe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with very great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 6th August 2025, of Ms Katie O’Keeffe, Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Cork.

Forever five; Ms O’Keeffe fell asleep peacefully at her place of residence, following a brave battle fought with great resilience and courage.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving parents Siobhàn and Kevin, little sister Ròisìn, grandparents Gerard and Josephine (Fahey) and Kevin and Esther (O’Keeffe), aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

“Safe in the arms of the Angels”.

Funeral Arrangements.

Mass of the Angels will take place on Sunday next, August 10th, at 12:00 noon, in St. Peter’s Church, Moycarkey, Thurles, followed immediately afterwards, by her earthly remains being laid to rest in Aglish Cemetery, Graigaheesha, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, with family and close friends in attendance.

The extended O’Keeffe and Fahey families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note please: House strictly private at all times. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Oscar’s Kids and Laura Lynn.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.