Food Safety Of Ireland recall a batch of Macroom Buffalo Buffaloumi due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Alert Summary Dated Tuesday, September 30th 2025
Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2025.51 Product Identification: Macroom Buffalo Buffaloumi; pack size: 180g Batch Code: 3107; use by date: 20.01.26 Country Of Origin: Ireland
Message: The above batch of Macroom Buffalo Buffaloumi is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 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.
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers and Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
Consumers:Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Presence of milk in a batch of Malabar Choice Peri Peri Murukku.
Alert Summary Dated Tuesday, September 30th 2025.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2025.A34. Allergen: Milk. Product Identification: Malabar Choice Peri Peri Murukku; pack size: 150g. Batch Code: DFE 09; best before date: APR 2026. Country Of Origin: India.
Message: Milk protein was detected in the above batch of Malabar Choice Peri Peri Murukku. Milk is not declared on the list of ingredients. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch. The affected batch is being recalled.
Scientific facts published by Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO). See HERE.
Water Quality in River Suir in Thurles only 33% satisfactory down from 61% in 2010-2012 which equals a relative drop of 46% in about 12 years.
Almost no aquatic life.Samples taken down stream of Thurles Bridge in town centre (Barry’s Bridge) on 11/09/24, result in no invertebrates typical of clean water such as Mayflies or Stoneflies – essential food for trout and salmon.
A few water shrimps (Gammarus), some biting Midge larvae (Simuliium) Extensive Cladophora algae.
Current data raises a harsh question: if our drinking water is so delicately balanced, how much “extra load” can rivers accept without tipping into crisis?
A small sample of floating bottles, River Suir, Thurles town centre. Pic: G. Willoughby. (Image taken Sept. 29th 2025)
Slurry Spreading: Tipperary’s Silent Pollution.
Hypocrisy is very much alive and well in Ireland, with the strict promotion of standards loudly proclaimed, yet quietly ignored when it comes to agriculture.
If an individual is caught illegally dumping a mattress or a bag of household rubbish, the law comes down hard. The penalties are steep: on-the-spot fines, €4,000 if convicted in the District Court, and up to €130,000 on indictment for more serious offences. Add to that the local authority’s investigation and legal costs, plus extra charges for continuing offences, and the message is crystal clear — thesepolluters will pay.
But here is the contradiction: when sewage or agricultural slurry is allowed to seep into our rivers, with the blessing of Tipperary Co. Council itself, the penalty is nothing, zero, zilch, no costs, no fines, no legal prosecution, and no accountability.
Just a small sample of the discarded litter at Barry’s Bridge, in River Suir, Thurles Town centre. Pic: G. Willoughby. (Image taken Sept. 29th 2025)
This double standard undermines public trust, punishes the ordinary citizen while shielding powerful interests, and leaves communities to live with the consequences — polluted drinking water, fish kills, and waterways turned into toxic drains. The rules are strict when it suits, yet curiously silent when the polluter is a farmer or an industry player with political influence.
Until agricultural slurry is treated as seriously as other forms of dumping, Tipperary and the rest of Ireland will continue to suffer the hidden, silent pollution that seeps into every stream and spring water well.
Tipperary was renowned for its rivers and lakes, the Suir winding through Thurles, the Shannon and its tributaries, and countless smaller streams supporting fish, wildlife, and local communities. Yet these waters are under increasing pressure, largely from the way slurry is managed on farms.
Slurry, a liquid mix of animal waste, provides a quick nitrogen boost to grass, making it popular among farmers. But its environmental costs are severe. Being liquid; slurry runs off easily during rainfall, carrying nutrients into rivers and lakes, triggering algal blooms, oxygen depletion and fish kills. Strong odours signal ammonia emissions, while heavy tankers compact soils, further increasing runoff.
By contrast, traditional dung releases nutrients slowly and enriches the soil with organic matter, improving structure, fertility, and biodiversity. Though slower to handle, it poses far less risk to water quality.
Evidence from EPA and Local Water Authorities The EPA’s 2023 report shows that many Irish rivers are failing to reach “good ecological status,” often due to nutrient pollution. In Tipperary, seven public water supplies, including Borrisokane, Nenagh, and Roscrea, are on the EPA’s Remedial Action List, meaning urgent improvements are needed. Dr. Fran Igoe from LAWPRO reports that water quality satisfaction in Tipperary has dropped from 61% to 33% over a 12 year period, with rivers around Thurles and Templemore particularly badly affected.
Voices from the Field Local anglers and fishing clubs have become strongly outspoken. Mr Joe O’Donoghue of Ormond Anglers says, “It’s doing untold damage to the river – the ecosystem is disappearing. Fly life we used to see in the evenings … it’s gone.” Inland Fisheries Ireland has prosecuted companies in Tipperary for slurry-related pollution. Ms Lynda Connor, regional director, states: “Ensuring clean and healthy water is not just a responsibility, but a necessity for the survival of fish and the ecosystems they thrive in.” Now the leading question “So why has Inland Fisheries Ireland not prosecuted Tipperary County Council for permitting sewage to flow into the River Suir?
Mixed effluent flowing from a pipe on the river walk close to the rear of Thurles shopping centre. Pic: G. Willoughby (Image taken Sept. 29th 2025)
Time for Action. Tipperary as a county can no longer rely on excuses. The County Council, Uisce Éireann, and the Department of Agriculture must now act together and this will require:
Enforcement of slurry regulations with inspections and severe penalties.
Support for farmers to adopt safer alternatives, including dung use and low-emission spreading technologies.
An investment in water infrastructure, buffer zones, and monitoring.
An engagement with stakeholders such as anglers, environmental groups, and local communities in oversight and planning.
Short-term gains from slurry can no longer be allowed to outweigh the long-term damage to rivers, drinking water, and local ecosystems. Tipperary’s waters deserve decisive action now, before more fish die, more rivers are polluted, and the county’s natural heritage is irreversibly harmed.
Now regarding my last communication, which further updated details of the 12 year old River Suir pollution problem in Thurles; seven emails in total were sent 10 days ago, on Friday September 19th 2025 to:-
(1)Ms Sinead Carr(CE Tipperary Co. Council), [sinead.carr@tipperarycoco.ie]; ) Result: No Reply or acknowledgementreceivedto date.
(2)Ms Sharon Scully, (Thurles Municipal District Admin)[sharon.scully@tipperarycoco.ie]; Result: No Reply or acknowledgementreceived to date.
(3)Mr Darragh O’Brien (darragh.obrien@oireachtas.ie) (Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment & Minister for Transport). Result: Correspondence acknowledged. (Ref: HPLG-MBO-03271-2025). Reply “Your correspondence is currently receiving attention and a further reply will issue as soon as possible”.
(4)Mr Alan Dillon (alan.dillon@oireachtas.ie) (Minister of State with responsibility for Small Businesses and Retail and Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy). Result: No Reply or acknowledgementreceived to date.
(5) Mr Timmy Dooley (timmy.dooley@oireachtas.ie) (Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Minister of State with responsibility for the Marine). Result: Correspondence acknowledged. (Ref: CCAE-MOSD-00280-2025). Reply:“I would like to acknowledge your recent correspondence regarding Pollution of the River Suir. The contents of your email have been noted and I will bring this to the Minister’s attention and we will respond accordingly”.
(6)Environmental Complaints section EPA[E.Complaints@epa.ie], Result: Reply received as shown hereunder.
(7)Mr Robert O’Brien(A/Executive Scientist, Environment & Climate Action, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary).[robert.obrien@tipperarycoco.ie]. Result: Reply received as shown hereunder.
Hello George, You are correct to highlight the seriousness of the pollution of our rivers and the priority that must be given to public health and safety. Any immediate actions that could have been taken are completed. To address the overall issue and root cause will require a longer-term approach. The consultative process is not intended to be a talking shop, but this pilot study ensures accountability, coordination and long-term protection of the river and community. I appreciate this can be frustrating but reversing water quality decline often takes years to be realised. Any information you request must be formally applied for under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Regards……….
Pre-deceased by his parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-in-law Brendan and granddaughter Aoife; Mr Fayne passed away peacefully, at his place of ordinary residence, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Marian, son Paul, daughters Ann, Tracy and Kate, grandchildren Aaron, Niamh, David, Avril, Sean and Blake, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Barry and Andrew, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
His funeral cortège will be received into the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Ennis Road, Co. Limerick on Wednesday morning October 1st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, (R859), Castlemungret, Co. Limerick.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Fayne, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Fayne 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: No Flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
A nationwide awareness campaign to warn against serious risks posed by illegal fireworks, at this time of year, has been launched by the Irish government. Fines of up to €10,000 and 5 years’ imprisonment is applied to those having fireworks in their possession with intent to sell or supply, or if convicted of throwing an ignited firework at any person or property.
This Campaign has been launched in collaboration with An Garda Síochána, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), Irish Guide Dogs, and Dublin Fire Brigade. Representatives from the National Office for Community Safety were also in attendance.
While Halloween can be an enjoyable time for local communities, everyone knows the distress the use of such fireworks can cause around this time of year, be they be illegal or not.
Those who use fireworks don’t always fully consider the harmful effect they can have in their local areas and on their neighbours. Fireworks pose a real risk to the health and safety of young people, the elderly and the vulnerable. They also terrify family pets, service dogs, roosting bird life and other animals.
The penalties people face for misusing fireworks show how seriously this kind of behaviour is taken. People are urged to think hard before they use fireworks this year and to consider those who are indirectly impacted by their actions over the Halloween period.
Fire Brigade officials warn of the devastating physical injuries fireworks can cause and urge people to only attend officially organised fireworks displays this Halloween.
Injuries caused by fireworks can going off in some young person’s pocket, can severely burn their leg, or explode in their hands, causing disfigurement to their fingers, or even as projectiles from bonfires, striking them in the face, and causing serious facial and eye injuries. These types of injuries are all potentially life-changing, or even worse.
Irish Guide Dog officials, have highlighted the dangers Halloween poses for Guide and Assistance Dogs and their owners, and while their dogs are highly trained to cope with stress, the anxiety caused by fireworks is beyond what any dog can reasonably endure. In some cases, despite every effort, the trauma is too great, and the dog has to be withdrawn. The owner then faces a profound loss of independence and mobility, while waiting through a lengthy process to be matched with another suitable dog. Also, the senses of smell and hearing by dogs are far more sensitive in most animals than in humans as they can hear at different frequencies than humans. The strange sight, sound and smell of fireworks can be extremely distressing for them. Frightened pregnant female horses (Mares) can also take fright, resulting often in the loss of their off-spring.
Operation Tombola combats the importation, sale and distribution of illegal fireworks, through intelligence led operations, visits to local car boot sales, searches and seizures of fireworks, as well as focusing on preventing associated public disorder and anti-social behaviour through the incremental deployment of resources.
Fireworks are illegal, and young people especially need to be fully aware that it is a criminal offence to throw or direct any ignited firework at a person or property. To this end Community Policing Gardaí in the coming days will be visiting schools to speak with children about the dangers and criminal offences associated with fireworks.
If people have information relating to the sale or supply illegal or unlicensed fireworks, Gardaí are inviting them to please contact their local Garda Station (Thurles – Tel: 0504 25100) or the Garda Confidential Line (Tel: 1800 666 111).
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