Question: What is happening to Irish manufactured food?
Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall a batch of Aldi Roast Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Alert Summary dated Wednesday, July 30th 2025.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.36.
Product Identification: Roast Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta; pack size: 284g.
Batch Code: Use by date: 31/07/2025.
Country Of Origin: Ireland.
Message: The above batch of Roast Chicken Pesto Pasta is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked to the other listeriosis outbreaks related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products reported within the past 7 days.
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 & retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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