Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products Due to Presence of Dioxin
| Issue Date | 7 December 2008 |
|---|---|
| Source of Information | Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) |
| Food Product | All pork and bacon products produced in Ireland from 1 September 2008. |
| Reason for Recall | Laboratory results of animal feed and pork fat samples obtained by the FSAI confirmed the presence of dioxin. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | We have informed the trade and asked them to stop selling these products. We will contact the Irish authorities for further information and is closely monitoring the situation. |
| Advice to the Trade | Stop selling these products. |
| Advice to Consumers | Stop consuming the affected products. |
| Further Information |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
7 December 2008