A survey commissioned in Ireland after a large outbreak has found a low prevalence of Salmonella in breaded chicken products.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) asked manufacturers to ensure that chilled and frozen coated poultry products include appropriate cooking instructions and are clearly labeled as non-ready-to-eat.
Results from
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Food-related complaints in Ireland in 2024 increased from the year before to almost 5,000.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Advice Line handled 4,996 complaints from consumers, with 32 percent, or 1,597, relating to unfit food and 29 percent, or 1,449, to suspected food poisoning.
In 2023, there were
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An audit in Ireland has found most inspections at fish producers were carried out with prior notice despite a requirement for them to be unannounced.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) audited the effectiveness of official controls by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) at ready-to-eat (RTE) fishery product establishments.
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The number of enforcement measures taken against food businesses went up in 2024 in Ireland prompting officials to describe the rise as “unacceptable.”
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported that 133 enforcement orders were served on companies for breaches of food safety legislation in 2024, an increase from
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Ireland is to look into creating a hygiene rating scheme for food businesses.
Plans were revealed in the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) strategy for 2025 to 2029.
From 2025 to 2027, there will be an evaluation of the evidence relating to hygiene rating schemes for businesses and a
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In its annual report, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warned that food incidents are becoming more complex and often serious.
FSAI marked its 25th anniversary in 2023. External challenges impacting food safety include the potential for supply disruption due to political unrest in the Middle East and the
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Several Salmonella infections in Ireland have been linked to eating duck eggs.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said duck eggs should only be eaten after thoroughly cooking.
FSAI and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have investigated five cases of Salmonellosis linked to duck eggs within the past 12
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Ireland is to change who conducts certain official food controls to make the most of available resources.
Official controls currently undertaken by the Local Authority Veterinary Service (LAVS) will be transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM). The transition is expected to be completed in quarter
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An Irish survey has found a significant increase in the percentage of people who own a meat thermometer.
A total of 38 percent of home cooks now own a meat thermometer, up from 17 percent three years ago.
Ipsos B&A conducted the research with 2,006 respondents aged over 15 on
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The number of hygiene and safety complaints received by the Irish food agency in 2023 was higher than previous years, according to statistics recently released.
A total of 7,732 complaints and queries were handled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Advice Line in 2023.
There were 4,395 complaints
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