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Recall of French Marcel Petite Mont D’or Raw Milk Cheese.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) order recall of Marcel Petite Mont D’or raw milk cheese due to presence of Yersinia enterocolitica.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 22nd November 2024.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.57.
Product Identification: Marcel Petite Mont D’or; all pack sizes.
Batch Code: All batches sold between 01/10/2024 and 21/11/2024.
Country Of Origin: France
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Message: On the advice of the FSAI, Sheridans Cheesemongers is recalling the above Marcel Petite Mont D’or raw milk cheese due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica. The affected cheese may have been sold freshly cut, wrapped in Sheridan’s cheese paper or as a 500g unit (as per the image below). Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Yersinia enterocolitica are bacteria which may be ingested via contaminated food or water. Symptoms of yersiniosis most often develop 3-7 days after infection. Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, watery or bloody diarrhoea, headaches, and vomiting. Yersiniosis is typically self-limiting, and symptoms can persist from 1-3 days up to 3 weeks. Some individuals are more vulnerable to infection, including young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated cheese from sale, and to display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated cheese.

A Song For A Sunday

Will You Walk With Me?

Lyrics: Scottish folk singer and songwriter Isla S. Grant.
Vocals: Irish country, pop and folk singer Mary Duff.

Will You Walk With Me?

Will you walk with me through the darkest night?
When my world goes wrong, will you make it right?
Will you guide my lips, in all I say?
Will you walk with me every day?
When I’m tired and weak, will you make me strong?
When my mind’s confused and all hope is gone,
Will you take my hand? Will you lead the way?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me today?
Will you walk with me and ease my pain?
Will you walk with me, give me hope once again?
When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
If my friends should go, when there’s no one there,
If I call your name, in my dark despair,
Will you come to me, will you ease my pain?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me again?
Help me find the strength just to carry on,
Teach me how to pray, for it’s been so long,
Since I fell on my knees,
And ask that you forgive all my sins,
Dear Lord, please forgive.
Will you walk with me and ease my pain?
Will you walk with me, give me hope once again?
When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
Will you walk with me through the darkest night?
When my world goes wrong, will you make it right?
Will you guide my lips in all I say?
Will you walk with me every day?
Will you walk with me, ease my pain?
Will you walk with me, give me hope once again?
When my eyes grow dim, will you let me see?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?
Dear Lord, will you walk with me?

END.

Death Of Ber Landy, Formerly Thurles, Co Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Thursday 21st November 2024, of Mr Bernard (Ber) Landy, Ballinabranna, Co. Carlow and formerly of Prospect, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles Co Tipperary.

In his 101st year and pre-deceased by his wife Mary, sisters Maura, Pauline and Claire, and brother Eamonn; Mr Landy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Glendale Nursing Home, Tullow, Co. Carlow.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; son Ted, daughters Marian and Loretto, grandchildren Riona, Marie-Therese, John, Lauren, Eamonn, John and Emma, and sister Nance, sons-in-law Tom and Brendan, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Landy will repose at Carpenters Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow, Co. Carlow, (Eircode R93 C863) on Saturday afternoon, November 23rd, from 4:00pm concluding with prayers at 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St Fintan, No.1 Milford Park, Ballinabrannagh, Co. Carlow, (Eircode R93 K263) on Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm (passing via his residence), arriving to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Landy, same can be viewed, streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Landy 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.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Éist, Carlow.

Proposed Thurles McDonald’s Restaurant Placed On Hold.

A planning application decision, due to be made by Thursday 21st November 2024, in relation to the erection and development of a drive-thru 24 hour McDonald’s restaurant, on land in the area of Slievenamon Road and the junction of the proposed Thurles inner relief road (yet to be funded) has been put on hold by Tipperary Co. Council, following a request for ‘Further Information’ by the Council.

This decision comes about before some 22 submissions containing numerous objections are taken into consideration by the Tipperary planning authority.

In correspondence forwarded to the Agents representing McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd. the planning authority has raised serious concerns that the development will attract a large number of vehicles at peak times which may exceed both the on-site parking provision and limited queuing space within the development.

Tipperary Co. Council notes that no assessment of queuing of traffic going into the proposed development has been provided by McDonalds and their Agents and that traffic queues may extend back onto the proposed Thurles Inner Relief Road and subsequently the N62 Junction. McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd is now requested to provide an assessment of queuing of traffic through the drive-thru thus addressing foregoing concerns.

As a result of Tipperary Co. Council’s planning authorities request, McDonalds and their Agents have a period of up to 6 months to comply with the request for Further Information. Thereafter the Council will assess the overall application, including the further information being requested, within the period of 4 weeks from the date upon which McDonald’s comply with the council’s most recent request.

Salmonella In Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Sweet & Spicy Wings.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall a batch of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Sweet & Spicy Wings due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, 21st November 2024.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.56.
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Sweet & Spicy Wings; pack size: 500g; approval number: IE 814 EC.
Batch Code: 24 290; use by date: 26 Oct 2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland
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Message: The above batch of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Sweet & Spicy Wings is being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.