Update (3)-FSAI Recall Further Meals Produced By Ballymaguire Foods.

Update (3) recall of various branded prepared meals and side dishes produced by Ballymaguire Foods due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Third Alert Summary dated Thursday, July 24th 2025

Note: One adult has died with a confirmed case of the bacterial infection listeriosis, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed same. It said nine other confirmed cases of listeriosis had been identified as of two days ago.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.34 (Update 3).
Product Identification: Tesco Finest Creamed Spinach.
Also, please see updated list of all implicated products HERE and HERE.
Note: All pack sizes are implicated. Establishment approval number IE 4008 EC.
Batch Code: All batches and all use by dates
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: Further to FSAI food alert 2025.34, 2025.34 Update 1 and 2025.34 Update 2, the above additional product is also being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The full list of recalled products can be found HERE.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers and Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated products.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
Consumers are also advised to check their fridges and freezers for the implicated products and dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased, as directed by the retailer.