A number of popular products have been recalled from Dunnes Stores this month - with food safety experts issuing "serious illness" warnings.
The food products were subject to the recalls earlier in March due to the possible presence of either listeria the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Here is everything you need to know:
Specific Batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland warned that specific batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes are being recalled over "a potential risk to health" by long-term consumption of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
The FSAI said: "[Certain] batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes are being recalled due to the presence of the pesticide chlorpyrifos which is no longer approved for food use in the EU.
"Although the consumption of the implicated batches of Dunnes Stores Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes is unlikely to pose an immediate risk to health, continuous consumption of chlorpyrifos over a long period of time may pose a potential risk to health.
"Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches."
The products affected originated in Belgium and have use-by dates of April 21, 2022; May 6, 2022; and May 20, 2022.
Coleslaws and Other Products Containing Shredded Cabbages or Carrots
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued an alert warning that specific batches of products containing shredded cabbages and carrots may cause "severe" illness.
This is due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause mild flu-like symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms or even more severe conditions.
The FSAI said: "Specific batches of Butlers Coleslaw, Egg Mayonaise and Lite Coleslaw are being recalled.
"This recall is taking place following a voluntary withdrawal of some shredded cabbages and carrots by Milnes Foods Ltd. due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in products made with the shredded cabbages and carrots.
"Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products."
The details of the recalled products are:
- Butlers Coleslaw - pack size 250g - use by dates: 13, 14, and 15 March 2022
- Butlers Lite Coleslaw - pack size 250g - use by dates: 13, 14, and 15 March 2022
- Butlers Egg Mayonaise - pack size 350g - use by dates: 12, 13 and 14 March 2022
The alert follows a previous notice where nine coleslaw and salad products, also sold in Dunnes Stores, were recalled.
The impacted batches are:
Consumers are advised not to eat any of the affected batches.
According to the FSAI, symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include "mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea".
The food safety body adds: "In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
"Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.
"The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days."
