No cause for health concerns, says watchdog

CONSUMERS should not be alarmed or concerned in relation to the potential risks from dioxins found in pork and bacon products, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland said yesterday.

It said the data in relation to health risks for people exposed to dioxins does not give cause for concern.

The Department of Health’s chief medical officer also moved to reassure consumers. He said any risk that arises to health from having consumed Irish pork products prior to the product recall is extremely low and there was no need for people to seek medical advice.