FSAI & Aldi Recall Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Polish Chicken

On the advice of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) a batch of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.

The product identified is Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken; pack size: 210g; approval number: PL 10610342 WE, with the country of origin stated as Poland.

Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch. The implicated batch was sold in Aldi stores.

Nature of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:
For obvious reasons, consumers are asked not to eat the implicated batch.