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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