hse - News - safefood Knowledge Network2024-03-28T10:12:47Zhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/hseRise in travel-related Cryptosporidium cases prompts warninghttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/rise-in-travel-related-cryptosporidium-cases-prompts-warning2023-10-17T09:54:44.000Z2023-10-17T09:54:44.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>Irish health officials have issued a warning after recording a rise in cryptosporidium infections in people returning from abroad.</p>
<p>The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland said increased levels of cryptosporidiosis have been reported from areas of Spain, including Salou in Catalonia, in the past month. A parasite causes the infection, and symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/10/rise-in-travel-related-cryptosporidium-cases-prompts-warning/" target="_blank">Continue reading</a></p></div>Irish officials search for the source of the Salmonella outbreakhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/irish-officials-search-for-the-source-of-the-salmonella-outbreak2023-01-31T09:36:25.000Z2023-01-31T09:36:25.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>Health officials in the Republic of Ireland are investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 20 people.</p>
<p>The number of laboratory-confirmed cases associated with the epidemic is 26 and people fell ill between Nov. 30 and Dec. 25, 2022.</p>
<p>Patients range in age from 10 to 91 years old; 14 are male and 12 are female, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/01/irish-officials-search-for-source-of-salmonella-outbreak/" target="_blank">Continue reading</a></p></div>Irish agency sounds alarmed about cannabis edibleshttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/irish-agency-sounds-alarmed-about-cannabis-edibles2023-01-11T10:44:49.000Z2023-01-11T10:44:49.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>Irish authorities have issued a warning about cannabis edibles after a number of hospitalizations this past month.</p>
<p>The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Social Inclusion Office said there has been an emergence of synthetic cannabinoids in jellies, known as gummies in the United States, and sweets sold as cannabis and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products.</p>
<p>A few hospitalizations occurred following the consumption of Jolly Rancher jellies in December 2022 in the Tipperary region. Analysis from Forensic Science Ireland found these edible products contained substances known as synthetic cannabinoids. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/01/irish-agency-sounds-alarm-on-cannabis-edibles/" target="_blank">Continue reading</a></p></div>Greater Dublin boil water notice: Dos and don’ts for those affectedhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/greater-dublin-boil-water-notice-dos-and-don-ts-for-those-affecte2019-10-24T08:53:42.000Z2019-10-24T08:53:42.000Zsafefoodhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefood<div><div class="beacon"> </div>
<div class="article_bodycopy"><p class="no_name selectionShareable">The HSE has issued advice for how businesses and residents impacted by the ongoing boil water notice in the Greater Dublin Area should proceed.</p>
<p class="no_name selectionShareable">Generally, the HSE has advised that anyone developing the symptoms of gastrointestinal infections, such as diarrhoea or stomach cramps, should consult their GP for testing and treatment.</p>
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