Eight products undergo recall due to Listeria contamination, which includes mixed leaves and spinach.
Urgent Recall of Contaminated Food Products in Irish Supermarkets
A series of food recalls have been issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) due to the presence of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes in several products. This contamination has raised concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Over 200 ready-made meals produced by Ballymaguire Foods were recalled early last week, followed by the recall of seven spinach and mixed leaves products. The FSAI has since issued alerts for two additional spinach products sold in Irish supermarkets, bringing the total number of affected items to eight. These products have been distributed in stores like Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, and Aldi.
The best before dates for the recalled products range from 26th July 2025 to 10th August 2025, and the batch codes for the recalled products range from 199 to 212. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products and retailers have been requested to remove them from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers and distributors have also been asked to contact their affected customers and recall the affected products, ensuring a recall notice is in place.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, can cause mild flu-like symptoms and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, in high-risk groups, the symptoms can be more severe and potentially life-threatening. Pregnant women may experience mild or no symptoms, but the infection can cross the placenta, leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature labor, or serious illness in the newborn. Older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems are also vulnerable to invasive disease that can cause bloodstream infection and meningitis.
The incubation period for listeriosis is on average three weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days. As of late last month, one person with a confirmed case of listeriosis has died, and nine other cases have been identified.
It is important for everyone, especially those in high-risk groups, to be vigilant and avoid consuming the recalled products. For the latest information on the recalls, consumers are advised to check the FSAI website regularly.
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