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Warning on listeria risk in soft cheese
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a product recall of a number of French soft cheeses on sale in the Republic amid fears they may have been contaminated with listeria.
Listeria is a life-threatening illness and small amounts can cause serious infection.
The product recall affects four cheeses imported from a single French manufacturer and sold in small, independent retail outlets
The products involved were manufactured by Fromagerie de la Houssaye, La Houssaye, and are branded Livarot (230g), Pont l'eveque (350g), Pave d'Auge and Deauville. They have lot numbers 140 to 210 and were produced between May 5th and July 27th this year.
The FSAI has advised consumers who have bought the cheeses to return or destroy them. Its advice line is 1890-336677.
Stabbed mother remains critical
A young mother who was stabbed in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan, on Tuesday remained in a critical condition in Cavan General Hospital last night.
A man appeared in court on Wednesday on charges relating to the incident. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Cloverhill District Court next week.
Remand on knife charges
A 36-year-old Galway city man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court in connection with a stabbing incident. Billy McGinley, Claremont Park, appeared before a special sitting of Derrynea District Court charged with assault causing harm to Tony Johnston at Claremont Park on Wednesday.
Judge Mary Fahy remanded the accused man in custody to appear again at Galway District Court on September 10th.
Minister launches agriculture book
A book marking 50 years of agriculture development in Ireland, Growing Knowledge, has been launched by the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Brendan Smith, writes Seán Mac Connell.
The book catalogues the achievements of Teagasc, the agriculture and food development authority and its predecessor, An Foras Talúntais, since 1958.
Cork-Glasgow air link in November
Aer Arann yesterday confirmed it is to launch a new service - beginning in November - on the Cork-Glasgow Prestwick route following the decision by Ryanair last month to withdraw from the route from the end of October.
Dublin Bus gives out 300,000
Dublin Bus has distributed about €300,000 to 600 community organisations through its community support programme awards. The money comes from passengers who pay more than their full fare and do not claim the difference.