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Grime, rodents and cockroaches: 14 closure orders issued by FSAI in November

Grime, rodents and cockroaches: 14 closure orders issued by FSAI in November

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Rodents, cockroaches and dirty kitchens: FSAI shuts 14 food businesses in November for hygiene breaches.
Newbridge food company closed by health inspectors

Newbridge food company closed by health inspectors

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

A NEWBRIDGE food wholesaler was one of nine businesses nationally ordered to be closed during August, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Spinach and mixed leaves products recalled over listeria fears

Spinach and mixed leaves products recalled over listeria fears

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said that recall notices will be displayed at point of sale.
Batch of chicken Kievs recalled following detection of salmonella

Batch of chicken Kievs recalled following detection of salmonella

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

The Kievs are sold in 500g packs and have a best before date of October 2026
Food production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after listeriosis outbreak

Food production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after listeriosis outbreak

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Two weeks ago the FSAI said there was an ‘extensive’ outbreak of listeriosis and dozens of meals and side dishes were being recalled.
Food safety quiz: Should you wash raw chicken? Can you refreeze defrosted food?

Food safety quiz: Should you wash raw chicken? Can you refreeze defrosted food?

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

What is the Food Safety Authority of Ireland's advice? Take our quiz to see how much you know about food safety!
Some Supervalu and Tesco salad products recalled after Listeria detected

Some Supervalu and Tesco salad products recalled after Listeria detected

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Shops have been told to remove seven product lines of salad leaves, produced by McCormack Family Farms, from shelves.
Ballymaguire Foods suspends production at affected facility following listeriosis-linked death

Ballymaguire Foods suspends production at affected facility following listeriosis-linked death

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

In a statement, Ballymaguire Foods apologised to customers and confirmed that production would be temporarily suspended at the affected facility.
Person dies after 'extensive outbreak' of listeriosis as over 200 food products recalled

Person dies after 'extensive outbreak' of listeriosis as over 200 food products recalled

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Nine confirmed cases of listeriosis have been identified, as of Tuesday.
61% of complaints to FSAI last year related to unfit food and food poisoning

61% of complaints to FSAI last year related to unfit food and food poisoning

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Overall, the 4,996 consumer complaints in 2024 represented a 13.7 per cent increase compared to the previous year, with 4,395 complaints.
Seven enforcement orders served in November including for cockroach infestation

Seven enforcement orders served in November including for cockroach infestation

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

There were two closure orders served under FSAI Act, 1998 on Lotus Asian Food Takeaway, 2 The Hill, Stillorgan, Co Dublin and Indian Spices (Restaurant/Café), 138 Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Peanut allergy sufferers warned to avoid mustard after contamination scare

Peanut allergy sufferers warned to avoid mustard after contamination scare

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Earlier this week, two food allergen alerts were issued by the FSAI about the possible presence of peanuts in specific batches of Domino's Garlic & Herb dip, Domino's Mustard and Honey dip and Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb dip.
Rodent and cockroach infestations among reasons for record 21 food closure orders in April

Rodent and cockroach infestations among reasons for record 21 food closure orders in April

Thu, 09 May, 2024

A record 21 food closure orders were issued on premises in April, with rodent and cockroach infestations among the reasons
Popular chocolate cafe ordered to close after 'large number of rodent droppings' found

Popular chocolate cafe ordered to close after 'large number of rodent droppings' found

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Le Chocolat de Frèd in Dún Laoghaire was one of several businesses served with closure orders
Closure orders for rodent droppings in kitchen and preparation of raw chicken in sink

Closure orders for rodent droppings in kitchen and preparation of raw chicken in sink

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Some of the reasons for food business closure orders in February included evidence of a rodent infestation; significant amount of rodent droppings throughout a premises; and the preparation of raw chicken on the equipment sink, with blood present

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