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BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Some Supervalu and Tesco salad products recalled after Listeria detected
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled some salad products after Listeria was found. It comes days after an outbreak of listeriosis led to the death of one person and forced hundreds of products to be pulled from the shelves of popular supermarkets like Tesco, Supervalu, and Centra. Advertisement Shops have been told to remove seven product lines of salad leaves, produced by McCormack Family Farms, from shelves. The recalled products are: McCormack Family Farms Energise Super Mix; McCormack Family Farms Irish Spinach Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Mixed Leaves; McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves; Tesco Mild Spinach; Egan's Irish Baby Spinach; SuperValu Spinach bag (Unwashed). Last week, more than 200 product lines of ready meals, by a different manufacturer, were recalled after the same bacteria was detected. 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 three weeks but can range between three and 70 days.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Listeriosis outbreak: What we know so far and full list of foods recalled from supermarkets
A person has died after contracting a rare bacterial infection called listeriosis amid an "extensive" outbreak in Ireland. The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has recalled dozens of ready meals and food products as a precaution. Advertisement The prepared meals and side dishes are produced by Ballymaguire Foods and sold at retailers Tesco, Supervalu, Centra and Aldi. Here is everything we know so far about the outbreak and the risk to Irish consumers. What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare infection that is caused by eating food contaminated with listeria bacteria. Most people affected by listeriosis will have no symptoms or experience mild diarrhoea which subsides in a few days, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Advertisement Those who are more vulnerable, such as pregnant women and older people, can be at risk of severe illness such as meningitis and life-threatening sepsis. Listeria bacteria are widespread in the environment and can be found in soil and water. Photo: AFP via Getty Listeriosis in pregnancy can cause very serious illness in mothers and their babies, and in babies up to one month old. What causes listeriosis? Listeria can contaminate a wide range of foods, but most infections are caused by eating raw, chilled, ready-to-eat foods and ready meals. The listeria bacteria are widespread in the environment and can be found in soil and water. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from manure used as fertilizer. Advertisement Animals can carry the bacterium without appearing ill, and meat or dairy products from these animals can be contaminated. According to the HPSC, the foods most often associated with infection are ready-to-eat refrigerated and processed foods such as: pre-prepared cooked and chilled meals soft cheeses cold cuts of meat pâtés smoked fish Outbreaks of listeriosis associated with fresh produce, such as fresh vegetables that undergo little or no heat treatment, are increasingly being reported in Ireland. What is the origin of the current outbreak? The recent cases of listeriosis in Ireland are under investigation by the FSAI. Advertisement "A national outbreak control team is currently investigating an extensive outbreak of listeriosis," the FSAI said on Wednesday. "A voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals is under way due to a link with the outbreak. "Nine confirmed cases of listeriosis have been identified as of July 22 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." Advertisement Ready meal manufacturer Ballymaguire Foods temporarily suspended production at one of its facilities on Saturday. In a statement, the firm apologised to customers. "Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us," it said. "We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly." Ballymaguire Foods apologised to its customers Ballymaguire Foods said its internal team had conducted a comprehensive assessment and implemented "immediate corrective actions", including a "full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility". "In consultation with the relevant statutory bodies and our customers, we will resume production once it is confirmed safe to do so. "We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause." Which food products are affected? The affected meals include chicken curries, lasagnes, bolognaises, pasta bakes, cottage pies and chow meins. Affected side dishes include ready-made mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, green cabbage and pilau rice. The products sold at Tesco come under the supermarket's Meals Made Easy, Irish Classics and Finest brands. The Happy Pear, Food to Go, Clean Cut, Fuel'd Foods and Kitchen products that are sold in SuperValu and Centra are listed. SuperValu's Signature Taste, SuperValu and Freshly Prepared ranges are also affected. Products from Centra's Centra and Freshly Prepared range are listed. The Inspired Cuisine and Specially Selected range of Aldi also contain affected products. Other affected products are in the From the Farm and Good Food Locally Sourced brands, sold in various retailers.
Sunday World
6 days ago
- Health
- Sunday World
One person dead after ‘extensive' listeriosis outbreak linked to recall of 141 ready meals
There are currently nine confirmed cases of listeriosis The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) of Ireland have said that there are nine cases of listeriosis confirmed as of Tuesday, July 22. The authority also confirmed that the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of and is investigating the death. The adult is confirmed to have had listeriosis. The FSAI has recalled 141 different ready-made meals and side dishes sold in leading supermarkets across Ireland following a confirmed "extensive outbreak" of listeriosis. The recalled products sold in Centra, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and various other stores are produced by Ballymaguire Foods. The majority are products connected to the individual supermarket retailer, but brands like the Happy Pear are also included. Products that are listed include chicken pasta bakes, turkey and ham dinners, spaghetti bolognese, beef stroganoff, chicken carbonara, beef lasagne, pilau rice and more. Supervalu's 'Signature Taste', 'Freshly Prepared' and 'Supervalu' ranges are impacted. Tesco's 'Irish Classics', 'Meals Made Easy' and 'Finest' ranges also have impacted products. Centra's ranges 'Centra', 'Freshly Prepared', 'Kitchen', 'Fuel'd Foods', 'Clean Cut', 'Happy Pear', and 'Food to Go' also have affected products. Aldi's 'Specially Selected' and 'Inspired Cuisine' contain affected products. A full list of the potentially contaminated products has been created by the Irish Independent in a searchable menu here: Notices have appeared in supermarkets including Supervalu. One notice urged consumers not to eat listed products. It also asked consumers to 'return it to your nearest store, where you will be issued a refund. "We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation,' it continued. The notice also included a helpline for Supervalu customers: 0214217619. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The incubation period is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days. More to follow.. Product recall notice in Raheny Supervalu yesterday News in 90 Seconds - July 23rd
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
One person dead and nine cases confirmed after ‘extensive' listeriosis outbreak linked to recall of over 140 ready-made meals
The Health Service Executive (HSE) have said that there are nine cases of listeriosis confirmed as of Tuesday, July 22. It has confirmed that the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of and is investigating the death. The adult is confirmed to have had listeriosis. The HSE added a 'voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals' is underway due to a link with the outbreak. The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) of Ireland has recalled 141 different ready-made meals and side dishes sold in leading supermarkets across Ireland following a confirmed "extensive outbreak" of listeriosis. The recalled products sold in Centra, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and various other stores are produced by Ballymaguire Foods. The majority are products connected to the individual supermarket retailer, but brands like the Happy Pear are also included. Products that are listed include chicken pasta bakes, turkey and ham dinners, spaghetti bolognese, beef stroganoff, chicken carbonara, beef lasagne, pilau rice and more. Supervalu's 'Signature Taste', 'Freshly Prepared' and 'Supervalu' ranges are impacted. Tesco's 'Irish Classics', 'Meals Made Easy' and 'Finest' ranges also have impacted products. Centra's ranges 'Centra', 'Freshly Prepared', 'Kitchen', 'Fuel'd Foods', 'Clean Cut', 'Happy Pear', and 'Food to Go' also have affected products. Aldi's 'Specially Selected' and 'Inspired Cuisine' contain affected products. Learn more A full list of the potentially contaminated products has been created by the Irish Independent in a searchable menu here: Notices have appeared in supermarkets including Supervalu. One notice urged consumers not to eat listed products. It also asked consumers to 'return it to your nearest store, where you will be issued a refund. "We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation,' it continued. The notice also included a helpline for Supervalu customers: 0214217619. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The incubation period is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
One person dead after ‘extensive' listeriosis outbreak linked to recall of over 140 ready-made meals
The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) of Ireland have said that there are nine cases of listeriosis confirmed as of Tuesday, July 22. The authority also confirmed that the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of and is investigating the death. The adult is confirmed to have had listeriosis. The FSAI has recalled 141 different ready-made meals and side dishes sold in leading supermarkets across Ireland following a confirmed "extensive outbreak" of listeriosis. The recalled products sold in Centra, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and various other stores are produced by Ballymaguire Foods. The majority are products connected to the individual supermarket retailer, but brands like the Happy Pear are also included. Products that are listed include chicken pasta bakes, turkey and ham dinners, spaghetti bolognese, beef stroganoff, chicken carbonara, beef lasagne, pilau rice and more. Supervalu's 'Signature Taste', 'Freshly Prepared' and 'Supervalu' ranges are impacted. Tesco's 'Irish Classics', 'Meals Made Easy' and 'Finest' ranges also have impacted products. Centra's ranges 'Centra', 'Freshly Prepared', 'Kitchen', 'Fuel'd Foods', 'Clean Cut', 'Happy Pear', and 'Food to Go' also have affected products. Aldi's 'Specially Selected' and 'Inspired Cuisine' contain affected products. A full list of the potentially contaminated products has been created by the Irish Independent in a searchable menu here: ADVERTISEMENT Notices have appeared in supermarkets including Supervalu. One notice urged consumers not to eat listed products. It also asked consumers to 'return it to your nearest store, where you will be issued a refund. "We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation,' it continued. The notice also included a helpline for Supervalu customers: 0214217619. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The incubation period is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days.
