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Agriland
2 hours ago
- Health
- Agriland
Recall of spinach and salad leaves due to listeria concerns
A number of spinach and mixed leaves products are being recalled by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of listeria monocytogenes. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has stated that recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores. Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. Recall of SuperValu spinach Caterers should not use the implicated products and consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products. The following products are affected: Product name Pack sizes Best before dates McCormack Family Farms Energise Super Mix 100g 29/07/2025; 30/07/2025 McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves 100g, 200g, 250g 25/07/2025; 26/07/2025; 27/07/2025; 28/07/2025; 29/07/2025; 30/07/2025; 31/07/2025 McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves 75g 29/07/2025 McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves 100g, 200g 25/07/2025; 26/07/2025; 27/07/2025; 28/07/2025; 29/07/2025; 30/07/2025 Tesco Mild Spinach 350g 25/07/2025; 26/07/2025; 27/07/2025; 28/07/2025; 29/07/2025; 30/07/2025; 31/07/2025 Egan's Irish Bay Spinach 250g 23/07/2025; 24/07/2025; 25/07/2025; 26/07/2025; 27/07/2025 SuperValu Spinach Bag 250g 28/07/2025; 30/07/2025; 31/07/2025 Source: FSAI Symptoms of listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. McCormack Farms products affected by the FSAI recall notice 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 three weeks but can range between three and 70 days. Tesco brand and Egan's brand spinach are also affected by the FSAI recall notice Meanwhile, last week, it was revealed that one person has died from a listeriosis infection according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The infection is usually acquired as a result of eating contaminated food. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating the death of the adult. The HSE said that nine confirmed cases of listeriosis have now been identified in Ireland since Tuesday, July 22 and that a National Outbreak Control Team is currently investigating the 'extensive outbreak of listeriosis'. According to the FSAI 'a voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals is underway due to a link with the outbreak'. The FSAI issued several recall notices on more than 140 prepared meals and side dishes produced by Ballymaguire Foods 'due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes'. These meals and side dishes include certain products for Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, Aldi, the Happy Pear and other brands.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning for Irish shoppers as MORE batches of spinach recalled over listeria amid probe over ready meals outbreak
MORE batches of spinach products sold in shops across Ireland have been recalled due to the detection of listeria monocytogenes. It comes after six spinach and mixed leaves products were pulled from the shelves in a major recall on Sunday for the same reason. Advertisement 3 Several items were already pulled yesterday Credit: FSA 3 Now further products have been recalled Credit: fsa monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, symptoms of which include flu-like symptoms, or gastronomical issues such as nausea and vomiting. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland recalled a range of McCormack Family Farms salad products over the These include batches of the McCormack Family Farms Energise Super Mix, Super Leaves, Mixed Leaves and Baby Leaves. Batches of Tesco Mild Spinach, and Egan's baby spinach were also recalled due to listeria fears. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Food bosses are now recalling the Fresh Choice Market Spinach Leaves 100g bag. These have a use by date running from July 25 to July 31. And further McCormack Family Farm products have been recalled. The McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves 500g bag has also been added to the list. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Latest Bags with batch codes L199, L200, L202, L203, L204 and L205 are impacted. Customers have been advised not to eat the impacted products. Recall notices will be displayed at the points of sale and wholesalers are advised to contact stores they supply to. Issuing the alert the Advertisement "Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores. BATCHES AFFECTED IN SUNDAY RECALL SIX spinach and mixed leaves products were recalled by the FSAI yesterday. The items are the McCormack Farms Energise Super Mix, the McCormack Family Farms Super Leaves, and the Mixed Leaves pack of the same brand. Also affected are the McCormack Family The affected Super Mix is the 100g pack with a best before date of 29/07/2025 and 30/07/2025. The Irish Spinach Leaves to be recalled are the 100g, 200g, and 250g packs with a best before date of 25/07/2025, 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 31/07/2025. The Mixed Leaves that have been affected come in a packet weighing 75g and have a sell by date of 29/07/2025. And the 200g Baby Leaves have best before dates of 25/07/2025, 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025, 28/07/2025, 29/07/2025, 30/07/2025, and 31/07/2025. The And the 250g of Egan's Baby Spinach has a best before date of 23/07/2025, 24/07/2025, 25/07/2025, 26/07/2025, 27/07/2025. "There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals that is currently under investigation." Last week around 200 ready meals were The branded prepared meals and side dishes urgently recalled were produced by the Ballymaguire company. Advertisement A full list of over 200 recalled products . And one person was later confirmed to have died after contracting listeriosis. They were one of nine people infected after eating the contaminated food. The Advertisement A spokesperson said: "Nine confirmed cases of listeriosis have been identified as of 22 July 2025. "The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of and is investigating the death of an adult with confirmed listeriosis. "To ensure medical confidentiality, no further information on this patient can be disclosed." SYMPTOMS OF LISTERIOSIS The Advertisement Milder cases may present with flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. However, cases can be more severe, especially in more vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, older people and immunocompromised groups. Pregnant women who are infected may notice their baby move less than usual and there is a risk of stillbirth or miscarriage associated. And infected babies can be fussy and hard to feed. Advertisement The infection can spread to the nervous system and case life-threating sepsis or meningitis. Most cases will be mild and can be treated by staying home, resting and drinking plenty of fluids. WHEN TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL There are a number of cases when you should seek an emergency GP appointment or go straight to the hospital if you suspect listeriosis. You should do so if you're pregnant and think you have listeriosis and also women should seek advice from their midwives too. Advertisement If you have a condition that weakens your immune system or having treatment that weakens your immune system such as chemotherapy or taking steroid tablets you should also receive medical help. You should also seek help if your baby is showing signs of listeriosis. If you or a loved one show any signs at all of meningitis or sepsis you should immediately call for an ambulance. 3 Some cases can prove fatal Credit: Getty Advertisement
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
No new cases of listeriosis linked to second recall of products from supermarket shelves
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has said the latest recall of products has no links to listeriosis cases. This comes after yesterday's announcement of the recall of seven different spinach and mixed leaves products due to the presence of listeria. In a statement, the FSAI have moved to reassure the public following the announcement of a second recall of food products involving listeria. It said: 'To date, there are no cases of listeriosis associated with the spinach and mixed leaves products that are the subject of this recall. "Also, there is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals that is currently under investigation,' it added. The FSAI on Sunday recalled seven different spinach and mixed leaves products due to the presence of listeria, in a second recall due to the bacteria in recent days. The affected products include: McCormack Family Farms' 'Energise Super Mix', 'Irish Spinach Leaves', 'Mixed leaves' and 'Baby Leaves'. Also impacted are Tesco's 'Mild Spinach' and Egan's 'Irish Baby Spinach', as well as Supervalu's unwashed spinach bags. Products and the list of affected dates are listed below. People have been advised not to eat the implicated products. Retailers have been asked to remove products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers have been told to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more This comes following confirmation by the HSE of the death of an adult earlier this week, after the recall of 141 different ready-made meals and side dishes sold in major retail supermarkets after listeria was detected. The HSE also confirmed nine cases of listeriosis as of Tuesday, July 22. Ballymaguire Foods, who produced the more than 140 ready-made meals in the first recall issued last week, said that they temporarily suspended all production at the affected facility on Saturday, July 19 and apologised to customers. The company said: 'Immediately upon identifying the issue, we informed our retail and foodservice customers and engaged with all relevant authorities, including the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the Health Service Executive (HSE), and our regional Environmental Health Officer. It added following the closure of the facility, its 'internal team, supported by independent external experts, conducted a comprehensive assessment and implemented immediate corrective actions'. This included a full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility. "We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause.' The company has since appointed Dr Patrick Wall – former Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, former Chairperson of the European Food Safety Authority, and former Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin to lead their response team. Both the FSAI and HSE's National Outbreak Control team are investigating the outbreak. Symptoms of listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The incubation period – the time from first becoming infected to displaying symptoms – is an average of three weeks. However, it can be anywhere between three and 70 days. Cases of listeriosis are rare and rarely diagnosed in healthy adults and children. The FSAI has warned that some people are more at risk of infection, including the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and babies.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Health
- Sunday World
Recall announced of seven more products from supermarket shelves
People have been advised not to eat the implicated products The affected products include: McCormack Family Farms' 'Energise Super Mix', 'Irish Spinach Leaves', 'Mixed leaves' and 'Baby Leaves'. Also impacted are Tesco's 'Mild Spinach' and Egan's 'Irish Baby Spinach'. Also affected are Supervalu's unwashed spinach bags. Products and the list of affected dates are listed below. Affected products in the latest listeria recall. Photo: FSAI. People have been advised not to eat the implicated products. Retailers have been asked to remove products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers have been told to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. This comes following confirmation by the HSE of the death of an adult earlier this week, after the recall of 141 different ready-made meals and side dishes sold in major retail supermarkets after listeria was detected. The HSE also confirmed nine cases of listeriosis as of Tuesday, July 22. Retailers have been asked to remove all implicated products from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. New products recalled by the FSAI Ballymaguire Foods who produce the products that have been recalled have said that they temporarily suspended all production at the affected facility on Saturday, July 19 and apologised to customers. The company said: 'Immediately upon identifying the issue, we informed our retail and foodservice customers and engaged with all relevant authorities, including the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the Health Service Executive (HSE), and our regional Environmental Health Officer. It added following the closure of the facility, its 'internal team, supported by independent external experts, conducted a comprehensive assessment and implemented immediate corrective actions'. This included a full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility. "We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause.' New products recalled by the FSAI The company has since appointed Dr Patrick Wall – former Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, former Chairperson of the European Food Safety Authority, and former Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin to lead their response team. Both the FSAI and HSE's National Outbreak Control team are investigating the outbreak. Symptoms of listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. New products recalled by the FSAI The incubation period – the time from first becoming infected to displaying symptoms – is an average of three weeks. However, it can be anywhere between three and 70 days. Cases of listeriosis are rare and rarely diagnosed in healthy adults and children. The FSAI has warned that some people are more at risk of infection, including the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and babies. New products recalled by the FSAI Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 27th
Irish Post
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Post
FSAI recalls numerous products after new Listeria outbreak
A FRESH wave of food recalls has been issued in Ireland after the discovery of Listeria in several spinach and mixed leaf products. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced that seven products are being withdrawn from supermarket shelves due to contamination concerns. This recall follows a previous listeria-related alert earlier in the week, which involved more than 200 ready-made meals produced by Ballymaguire Foods and has already been linked to one death and nine confirmed cases of listeriosis. The latest recall includes products from McCormack Family Farms, Tesco, Egan's, and SuperValu. Among the items affected are McCormack's Energise Super Mix, Irish Spinach Leaves, Mixed Leaves, and Baby Leaves; Tesco's Mild Spinach; Egan's Irish Baby Spinach; and SuperValu's unwashed spinach bags. The FSAI has listed multiple best before dates across these products, with some extending as far as July 31, 2025. People are being urged not to eat any of the affected items. Supermarkets have been told to remove the products from sale and display recall notices. The FSAI has stated the health risks associated with listeria, noting that while listeriosis is rare, it can be dangerous for certain groups, including pregnant women, babies, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include flu-like effects and gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In more serious cases, the infection can lead to severe complications. The incubation period for listeriosis averages three weeks but can range anywhere from three to 70 days. This latest recall comes amid a broader investigation by both the FSAI and the Health Service Executive's National Outbreak Control Team. Earlier this week, Ballymaguire Foods confirmed that it had temporarily shut down its production facility on July 19 after listeria was detected in its ready-made meals. The company issued an apology and stated that it has now completed a full pharmaceutical-grade cleaning of the facility. It also announced the appointment of Dr Patrick Wall, a former chief executive of the FSAI, to head its response team. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and are urging consumers to check their fridges for any of the recalled products. Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming these items is advised to seek medical attention. See More: FSAI, Food, Listeria, Product Recall
