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Irish Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
SuperValu recalls popular €5.99 item as urgent 'do not eat' warning issued
SuperValu has urgently recalled batches of one of its popular fish products over fears it could pose a health risk to customers. Shoppers who purchased the affected item are strongly advised not to eat it and to return it to any SuperValu store for a full refund. The recall is for SuperValu Signature Tastes Yellowfin Tuna Steaks 240g, priced at €5.99. This precautionary recall is due to possible elevated levels of histamine found in certain batches. The impacted packs have the following use-by dates: 19/06/2025, 20/06/2025, 21/06/2025, 23/06/2025, 24/06/2025 and 25/06/2025. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed the recall on Thursday and urged the public to avoid consuming these batches. A spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure, SuperValu is recalling the above batches of its Signature Tastes Yellowfin Tuna Steaks due to possible elevated levels of Histamine. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches." SuperValu has already removed the affected tuna steaks from sale and will display recall notices at stores. Eating fish with high histamine levels can lead to scombroid poisoning, a foodborne illness with symptoms including flushing, headaches, nausea and in some cases, severe allergic-like reactions. While unpleasant and potentially serious - especially for those sensitive to histamine - scombroid poisoning is generally not life-threatening if treated promptly.
Miami Herald
13 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Cyberattack on grocery supplier reveals fragility of US food supply
Hackers infiltrated one grocery distributor, and within days, there were bare shelves at stores around the country and even some pharmacies unable to fill prescriptions. That's not the beginning of some thriller novel. It's the real events that played out earlier this month as major wholesale distributor UNFI, dealt with a cyberattack. But the moral of the story is already clear: The nation's highly consolidated food supply is in need of stout digital defenses to protect it. 'It pretty much exposes the fragility of our whole grocery system,' said Gregory Esslinger, a distribution expert, brand adviser and former UNFI manager. 'It's a national security issue, honestly.' Based in Providence, Rhode Island, UNFI has about $31 billion in revenue and supplies 30,000 stores nationwide. 'It's been years, but they're still gradually integrating the SuperValu systems,' Esslinger said of UNFI. 'When you integrate systems, you potentially open doors to issues like this.' While operations at the country's largest publicly traded grocery wholesaler have edged back to normal after UNFI detected the attack June 5 and shut down its ordering systems, preventing and better responding to the next hack will be the greater test. 'If it happens again, that would be the end of them,' Esslinger said. 'The confidence would be shattered.' Having a handful of big suppliers like UNFI distribute the majority of the nation's groceries can help keep the price of food down, but it carries enormous risk when something goes wrong. Every part of the supply chain should take note of what happened and revisit their security plans, experts said. 'If you're in the industry, this is a great opportunity to take this to the board, ask for the budget, ask for what you need to mitigate the risks,' said Cliff Steinhauer, director of information security and engagement at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. 'You know the phrase, 'Don't let a good crisis go to waste.' I hate to say that, but you can take incidents like this and quantify it.' Steinhauer and others believe the attack on UNFI was likely ransomware. Typically, that means a hacker has been able to access and lock up key systems, promising to free them only after the target pays a ransom. 'It does have all the telltale signs of a ransomware attack because the apparent effects are so widespread,' said Adam Marrè, the chief information security officer at the Minnesota-based cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf. But the company has released few details. UNFI on Wednesday declined to answer questions about the nature of the attack 'as the investigation is ongoing.' 'We've made significant progress toward safely restoring our electronic ordering systems,' the company said in a statement. UNFI distribution centers are again taking orders and making deliveries as of Sunday. Beyond the threat of Americans being unable to access food, attacks like these are also devastating to the company. Every moment of downtime in the logistics business is financially costly. Guggenheim analysts took down their quarterly sales estimate for UNFI by $250 million, a projected 3% hit to the wholesaler's top line. UBS analyst Mark Carden wrote the impact could last much longer. 'We do see some risk to customer retention,' Carden wrote. 'We expect disruption to UNFI's (revenue) to persist over the next few quarters.' It's that kind of damage that makes grocery distributors and other key links in the supply chain such attractive victims for hackers. 'Ransomware actors target industries more likely to pay than not pay,' Marrè said. 'It appears they chose not to pay the ransom, which we recommend and so does law enforcement, but we also understand the business and life-saving realities surrounding that decision.' The UNFI attack follows other critical infrastructure hacks like the Colonial Pipeline in 2021. Any other companies those spooked should take precautions and practice response plans, Marrè said. 'Prevention is great,' he said. 'But at the end of the day, the ability to detect and respond to an incident is a must. There needs to be backup plans and alternates in your supply chain.' Esslinger said a number of factors might have contributed to the UNFI cyberattack and resulting shutdown, which stalled deliveries and, in some warehouses, saw employees taking orders on pen and paper. 'It's some lack of foresight or planning,' he said. 'The other train of thought is they recently laid off a number of people and outsourced some roles. Did that open the door?' 'UNFI regularly evaluates and adopts new tools and technologies as appropriate to strengthen our information security program to address evolving threats,' the company said in a statement, 'and we are continually taking steps to further enhance the security of our systems.' Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It's total disrespect' – Cork dual star vents at Camogie Association & LGFA over latest ‘avoidable' fixture clash
HANNAH LOONEY believes Cork's dual trio are being looked upon as 'a nuisance' as they prepare to tackle another fixtures clash. Looney, Aoife Healy and Libby Coppinger are members of the Rebels' camogie and football panels — both of whom are in Championship action on Saturday afternoon. 2 Looney is an All-Ireland winner in both codes 2 She was speaking as SuperValu launched a limited edition Pride-themed tote bag, priced at €3, with all profits going to 'Belong To', the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation The camogie side will be expected to take a step closer to a third All-Ireland in a row by seeing off Clare at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. A must-win fixture awaits the footballers, who make the 250km journey to Castlebar to take on Mayo. An All-Ireland winner in both codes, Looney is no stranger to such dilemmas. And she hopes they become a thing of the past when the integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association — which has been optimistically targeted for 2027 — is complete. Read More On GAA The 28-year-old said: 'I'm grateful to be from Cork and to be a part of two set-ups that encourage us to play, because they appreciate our value and want us involved in both. 'But you'd hope maybe when integration comes along and you have one fixtures committee that this can be resolved. "I used to have a bit of sympathy for the associations because of the split-season and there's a lot of games to get through. 'But it's total disrespect and you just don't feel valued at all.' Most read in GAA Football With Looney acknowledging that the meeting with Mayo is 'do or die', she and Healy will lend their efforts to the football cause this weekend. Coppinger is set to be on camogie duty. Looney said: 'When I first started playing dual almost ten years ago now, it kind of felt like in general from society and from the organisations that we were a lot more valued and a lot more respected. 'Just in time for Father's Day' - Dublin GAA legends welcome the birth of precious baby daughter 'Whereas now it feels like it's more a nuisance to everyone, which is really disappointing when we're still trying so hard to keep it alive down in Cork. 'There are three weekends for the LGFA fixtures. This clash was so avoidable. But here we are again. 'What more can we do to just totally eradicate the dual player? It's frustrating for us as players.' HANNAH LOONEY was speaking as SuperValu launched a limited edition Pride-themed tote bag, priced at €3, with all profits going to 'Belong To', the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Prolific female thief back behind bars over robbery during temporary release
Ruth Oburu was on temporary release from Dóchas women's prison when she committed the burglary One of the country's most prolific female thieves is back behind bars after being convicted of a burglary. Monaghan district court heard how 35 year old Ruth Oburu, Lodge View, Cootehill, Co Cavan pleaded guilty to breaking into a house at Drumnaveil, Cootehill on May 19th last and stealing coins worth €140. Ruth Oburu was described by Judge Raymond Finnegan as being a "borderline kleptomanic" Oburu was on temporary release from Dóchas women's prison when she committed the burglary. Judge Gerry Jones heard that Oburu had 135 previous convictions mainly for theft. Ruth Oburu On April 28th last Oburu had been handed down a five month jail sentence for theft from a Cootehill SuperValu, and at that hearing Judge Ray Finnegan branded her a 'borderline Kleptomaniac' However despite the sentence Oburu was convicted of yet another theft. This time groceries from a Centra store that took place on April 30th just two days after she had been locked up. Ruth Oburu In relation to the most recent offence Judge Jones was told by Sgt Lisa McEntee that Oburu and her co defendant Katrina Kelly of the same address who also pleaded guilty, 'saw an open window and took the opportunity, the cash has not been recovered.' Imposing a six month jail sentence on Oburu Judge Jones remarked, 'I see breaking into someone's home as a very serious offence'. Ruth Oburu News in 90 Seconds - June 18th
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Fully let Tallaght retail investment for €1.6m offers buyer 10.25% yield
Agent Cushman & Wakefield is guiding a price of €1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre, a fully let neighbourhood retail investment in Tallaght , southwest Dublin . Located 1.5km west of Tallaght town centre and 1.5km southeast of Citywest business campus, the investment comprises seven convenience-focused retail units with about 80 surface car-parking spaces, on a site of circa 1.29 acres (0.52 hectares). While the centre is anchored by a SuperValu outlet, this unit was sold on a long leasehold and is excluded from the current sale. The leaseholder continues to contribute to service charges and insurance, however. Fortunestown Shopping Centre's current tenant line-up includes national and international brands, including Hickeys Pharmacy and Ladbrokes, accounting for approximately 40 per cent of the current annual rental income of €180.560. The remaining units are occupied by long-standing local tenants, including a newsagent, a hair-and-beauty salon, a Chinese takeaway, chip shop and a delicatessen. The tenant covenants are underpinned by a weighted average unexpired lease term of 10 years to expiry and eight years to break. [ Rathcoole site with full planning for six industrial units seeks €6.55m Opens in new window ] [ Refurbished distribution warehouse in north Dublin available to let Opens in new window ] The €1.6 million guide price equates to a net initial yield of 10.25 per cent, assuming standard purchaser costs of 9.96 per cent. READ MORE Adam Ghee of Cushman & Wakefield says: 'Fortunestown Shopping Centre offers an opportunity to acquire an essential neighbourhood retail scheme in a densely populated residential area. With excellent lease terms, secure long-standing tenants and a strong local catchment, we expect strong interest from private investors, family offices and funds targeting stable, long-term income.'
