Serious Food Alert

Recall of various branded prepared meals due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Alert Summary dated Friday, 18 September 2026.

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.57
Product Identification: Please see table below. Approval number: IE 4025 EC
Batch Code: Please see table below for batch codes and use-by dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message: The below batches of various prepared meals are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: In healthy people, symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. However, in people who are more vulnerable, the infection can be severe and can lead to serious complications. People who are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections include pregnant women, infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. 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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.