The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) would like to present ‘Breakfast Bites’, a series of free, informal events for small food businesses. Here, we provide useful information on the topics you want to know more about. The first of these FREE e
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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), also known as Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC), are a specific group of E. coli. While most E. coli are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans, STEC produce a powerful toxin which can cau
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that six Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of March for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998. The Enforcement Orders were issue
O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company is recalling the above batch of Cumberland sausages due to the presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch
CO OP is recalling the above batch of its frozen hash browns, due to the possible presence of pieces of white plastic. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.
Unique Industries Inc. is recalling the above batch of Unique paper straws due to a level above the legal limit of 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in the coating of the straws.
Hi members,
The FSAI have some useful information on Transport and Distribution of Foods if your business is now adapting to home deliveries.
Can the virus be passed on through food?
Experience with SARS and MERS suggest that people are not infected with the virus through food. So, it is unlikely the virus is passed on through food and there is no evidence yet of this happening with COVID-
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today published the number and breakdown of food alerts and food allergen alerts issued in 2019. Last year, 55 food alerts and 52 food allergen alerts were issued, as compared to 56 and 46, respectively in
Over 3,460 consumer complaints were handled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Advice Line in 2019, with over half of those relating to complaints of unfit food and poor hygiene standards. Overall, the 2019 complaints saw a marginal inc
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that five Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of January for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998. The Enforcement Orders were issued
Covering Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) and Procedures Based on HACCP Principles (sample document)
SIX FOOD BUSINESSES were ordered to close last month after inspectors with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) found them to be in breach of food safety legislation.
The businesses were closed for reasons including the presence of a live rode
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today stated that 124 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses for breaches in food safety legislation in 2019, increasing by 13%, compared to 2018 (110). The FSAI outlined the importance of robust
The FSAI today publishes its Audit of the Official Controls Undertaken by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) Regarding the Microbiological Classification of Shellfish Waters. The FSAI has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food
The FSAI is committed to creating an environment of openness and transparency. This public consultation process allows for those who may be affected by proposed changes to food safety legislation or who have an interest in the legislation, to contrib
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Food Safety Consultative Council today hosted an open meeting to review and debate the role of plastic in the food sector. ‘Food and Plastic – A Question of Taste?’ provided a platform for experts to deba
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that during the month of October fourteen Closure Orders, one Improvement Order, and two Prohibition Orders were served on food businesses for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to
Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44, FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 1) and FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 2), Zorba Delicacies is extending its recall to include the below batches of houmous, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These product
