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Update (3)-FSAI Recall Further Meals Produced By Ballymaguire Foods.

Update (3) recall of various branded prepared meals and side dishes produced by Ballymaguire Foods due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Third Alert Summary dated Thursday, July 24th 2025

Note: One adult has died with a confirmed case of the bacterial infection listeriosis, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed same. It said nine other confirmed cases of listeriosis had been identified as of two days ago.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.34 (Update 3).
Product Identification: Tesco Finest Creamed Spinach.
Also, please see updated list of all implicated products HERE and
HERE.
Note: All pack sizes are implicated. Establishment approval number IE 4008 EC.
Batch Code: All batches and all use by dates
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to FSAI food alert 2025.34, 2025.34 Update 1 and 2025.34 Update 2, the above additional product is also being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The full list of recalled products can be found HERE.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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 and 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.
Consumers are also advised to check their fridges and freezers for the implicated products and dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased, as directed by the retailer.

Death Of Pat Brennan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Thursday 24th July 2025, of Mr Patrick (Pat) Brennan, Ballylanigan, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his loving son Michael; Mr Brennan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at South Tipperary, University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, surrounded by his loving family.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Breda, daughters Bridget and Eileen, sons James and Patrick, aunt Mary, grand-children Michael, JJ, Patrick, Liam Og, Ada and Tadhg, daughter-in-law Gillian, sons-in-law James and James, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Brennan will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles (Eircode E41 EV78) on Saturday afternoon, July 26th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of St Michael, Mullinahone, Thurles, on Sunday, July 27th, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy, Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Brennan, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Brennan family 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.

The Brennan family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Brennan throughout his illness.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to the South Tipperary Hospice Movement, in memory of Mr Patrick (Pat) Brennan.

Home Are The Heroes – Part 2.

Home Are The Heroes – Part 2.

Rain did not dampen the party in Semple’s Field in Thurles Co. Tipperary on Monday last as queues formed at the main entrances from 4:30pm, with Tipperary band Seskin Lane taking to the stage to begin the promised concert, which also featured Callini Lua, Acquiesce, Una Healy and The 2 Johnnies all topping the bill.


Things could only get better through the afternoon as Thurles native; professional singer/songwriter and TV star, the talented Ms Una Healy (Former member of the five-piece girl group The Saturdays) took to her guitar with, appropriately, Amy McDonald’s “This is the Life”, before ending with Guns N’ Roses ballad, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”.

Ms Una Healy.

Sadly two metal bars, crossing the front of the erected stage, prevented the gathered 45,000 spectators from gaining a clear vision of those performing.
Perhaps for next year’s celebrations, and yes, I prophesize, there will be a next year for these All-Ireland Champions, this small oversight can be corrected.

Update: FSAI Recall Extensive List Of Meals Produced By Ballymaguire Foods.

Further Update to recall of various branded prepared meals and side dishes produced by Ballymaguire Foods due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Note: One adult has died with a confirmed case of the bacterial infection listeriosis, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has today confirmed. It said nine confirmed cases of listeriosis had been identified as of yesterday.

Alert Summary dated Wednesday, July 23rd 2025

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.34 (Update 2)
Product Identification: Please see table below for details of further additional products subject to recall.

Please see updated list of implicated products. All pack sizes are implicated. Establishment approval number IE 4008 EC.
Batch Code All batches and all best-before dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.

Message: Further to FSAI food alert 2025.34 and 2025.34 (Update 1), the below list of additional products are subject to recall due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Brand Name.Product Name.
Tesco Finest.Chicken Parmigiano.
Tesco Finest.Salmon with Lemon & Dill Sauce.
Tesco Finest.Chicken Breast in a Mushroom and Madeira Sauce.
Tesco.Baby Potatoes with a Garlic & Herb Butter.
Tesco Meals Made Easy. Chicken Korma.

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/Caterers: 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.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated products and dispose of them.

Death Of Eileen Cleary, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 of Mrs Eileen Cleary (née Haughney), No. 15 Cluain na Seimre, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her parents William and Catherine; Mrs Cleary, sadly, passed away while in the wonderful care of her family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughters Christine, Ann and Catherine, sons Johnny, Billy and Milo, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchild, brother Tom, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Cleary will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles (Eircode E41 XY47) on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday July 24th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St James, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Friday morning, July 25th, at 11:00am to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the nearby local Two-Mile-Borris cemetery, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

The extended Cleary and Haughney 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: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Milford Care Centre, in memory of Mrs Eileen Cleary (née Haughney).