Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall a batch of The Happy
Pear Lovely Basil Pesto, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert Summary dated Monday, June 2nd 2025.
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.24
Product Identification: The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto 135g
Batch Code: 5149; Use By: 10/07/2025
Message: The Happy Pear are recalling the above batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
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 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.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batches.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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