Additional products recalled amid ongoing listeria concerns
This marks the third set of recalls involving popular salad items available in Irish supermarkets, following the initial detection of Listeria on Monday, July 28.
The updated list includes several products with specific best-before dates and batch codes. Shoppers are being urged not to consume any of the affected items.
#FoodAlert Update (3) to recall of various branded Spinach and Mixed Leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. https://t.co/pt3DVtUI3H pic.twitter.com/l22oEfVzZK — FoodSafetyAuthority (@FSAIinfo) August 2, 2025
Recalled Products Include: Egan's Irish Baby Spinach 250g
Best before: 30/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025
Batch code: 206
30/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025 206 McCormack Family Farms Lettuce 200g
Best before: 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025
Batch codes: 205, 212
02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025 205, 212 McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves 75g
Best before: 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025
Batch codes: 199, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207
26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 31/07/2025, 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025 199, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207 McCormack Family Farms Rocket 75g
Best before: 31/07/2025, 03/08/2025
Batch codes: 204, 206
31/07/2025, 03/08/2025 204, 206 McCormack Family Farms Spinach (100g, 200g & 250g)
Best before: 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 04/08/2025
Batch codes: 205, 206, 207
01/08/2025, 02/08/2025, 03/08/2025, 04/08/2025 205, 206, 207 McCormack Family Farms Energise Mix 100g
Best before: 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 03/08/2025
Batch codes: 199, 203, 205
28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 03/08/2025 199, 203, 205 SuperValu Spinach 250g
Best before: 01/08/2025, 03/08/2025
Batch code: 206
01/08/2025, 03/08/2025 206 Tesco Mild Spinach 350g
Best before: 02/08/2025
Batch code: 206
The FSAI confirmed that 'These recalls are not connected with the wider listeria outbreak among ready meals, which saw over 200 products pulled from store shelves last month.'
In July, more than 140 ready-made meals produced by Ballymaguire Foods were recalled amid what was described as an 'extensive outbreak' of Listeria monocytogenes. Pic: Getty Images
The meals were supplied to several major Irish supermarkets.
Medical investigations are ongoing following the death of an adult who had confirmed listeriosis. To date, nine cases of infection have been confirmed.
Symptoms of infection can range from mild flu-like symptoms to gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can lead to more serious complications.
At-risk groups include pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The incubation period – the time from infection to the appearance of symptoms – averages around three weeks but can range anywhere from 3 to 70 days.
Consumers are strongly advised not to eat any of the affected products. Retailers are instructed to remove them from sale immediately and to display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers and distributors must notify affected customers, issue recall notices, and ensure the implicated products are withdrawn from sale.
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