Press Releases
Thirteen Closure Orders Served on Food Businesses in July
Monday, 9 August 2010
Thirteen Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of July, for breaches of food safety legislation pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998. The Closure Orders were issued by environmental health officers (EHOs) in the HSE West Region; the HSE Dublin North East Region and the HSE Dublin Mid Leinster Region.
FSAI Reiterates Advice on Safe Consumption of Duck Eggs
Thursday, 29 July 2010
The FSAI has reissued its advice on the safe consumption of duck eggs, following the confirmation of five new cases of Salmonella Typhimurium DT8. These five cases are in addition to the thirteen cases associated with duck egg consumption during an outbreak earlier in the year. The bacteria found in these five cases are similar to those that caused that outbreak and the source of these cases is under investigation.
Ten Enforcement Orders Served in June - Bringing to 32 the total number of Enforcement Ordes served in 2010
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Seven Closure Orders, one Improvement Order and two Prohibition Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June, for breaches of food safety legislation pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998. The Orders were issued byveterinary inspectors in Roscommon County Council and by environmental health officers (EHOs) in the HSE West Region; the HSE Dublin North East Region; the HSE South Region and the HSE Dublin Mid Leinster Region.
Four Enforcement Orders Served in May 2010
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Three Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were served on food businesses during the month of May, for breaches of food safety legislation pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998. The Orders were issued by environmental health officers (EHOs) in the HSE West Region and the HSE Dublin Mid Leinster Region.
Food Businesses Can Benefit From Approved Health Claims
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Some 40 nutrition and health claims have now been approved for use in the EU, a seminar on Health Claims on Foods and Food Supplements hosted by the FSAI heard today. This offers a significant market opportunity for food businesses in Ireland, who can use these approved health claims on their food and food supplement products. All approved claims have undergone a rigorous scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority, to safeguard consumers against being misled by exaggerated or false nutrition and health claims. At the event, the FSAI also launched a new guidance document, to assist small food businesses who do not have access to experts in nutrition and food law, on the use of these claims.
FSAI Product Recall: Sesame Seeds
Friday, 21 May 2010
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today advised that a product recall is being undertaken on certain packets of sesame seed mixes supplied into the Irish retail market by Independent Irish Health Foods Ltd. These seed mixes are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella which presents a risk to consumers’ health. The issue was identified as part of a survey on ready-to-eat nuts and dried seeds. Consumers are being warned not to consume the affected products.
Eight Enforcement Orders Served in April
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Four Closure Orders and four Prohibition Orders were served on food businesses during the month of April for breaches of food safety legislation pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998.
FSAI Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Duck Eggs
Friday, 23 April 2010
The FSAI is investigating an on-going outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium DT8 linked to the consumption of duck eggs in Ireland. There have been six confirmed cases in recent months and at this point, it is seeking to establish further information in relation to the potential source of these duck eggs.
Six Enforcement Orders Served in March
Monday, 12 April 2010
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today stated that five Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were served on food businesses during the month of March for breaches of food safety legislation pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998. The Orders were issued by environmental health officers (EHOs) in the HSE West Region, the HSE South Region and the HSE Dublin North East Region.
Guide to Food Law for Artisan Food Producers Available
Monday, 29 March 2010
The FSAI has published a comprehensive guide to food law to assist artisan and small food producers who have started or are planning to start a new food business, entitled: Guide to Food Law for Artisan/Small Food Producers Starting a New Business.