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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Do not eat' warning as 5 microwave dinners sold in Centra, SuperValu & Tesco pulled from shelves over infection fears
MULTIPLE microwave dinners that were sold in SuperValu, Centra and Tesco stores across Ireland have been urgently recalled by food safety bosses. Customers who picked up the ready-made meals have been issued a "do not eat" alert due to the possible presence of Listeria in the food. 6 People have been warned not to eat the dinners affected by the recall Credit: FSAI 6 The affected Bacon and Cabbage dinners have all been recalled Credit: FSAI 6 Some of the affected dinners were sold in SuperValu, Tesco and Centra Credit: FSAI Symptoms of But, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Recall notices for the bacon and cabbage dinners will be displayed at point-of-sale - but those who have already bought the product have been urged to check their fridges and freezers. The Centra Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, From The Farm Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, Good Food Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, SuperValu Bacon and Cabbage Dinner and READ MORE IRISH NEWS Each of the affected items has approval number 4008. The FSAI said: "Retailers are requested to remove the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. "Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. "Caterers should not use the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners." What is Listeria and why is it dangerous? Listeriosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes . It is usually acquired by eating food contaminated with this bacterium. Listeriosis is a notifiable disease in Ireland , meaning all medical practitioners are required to notify the Director of Public Health of any cases of it. Anyone can become ill from eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. However, the disease affects primarily pregnant women and their unborn children, newborns, adults with weakened immune systems and the elderly. HOW DOES LISTERIA GET INTO FOOD? LISTERIA monocytogenes is widespread in the environment and can be found in soil and water. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from manure used as fertiliser. Animals can carry the bacterium without appearing ill, and meat or dairy products from these animals can be contaminated. Foods may also be contaminated after processing. The HSPC said: "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 and smoked fish. "Increasingly, outbreaks of listeriosis associated with fresh produce are being reported." According to the HSPC, infection in a healthy adult is usually without symptoms or causes a mild flu-like illness. However, in immunocompromised and elderly individuals the infection can occasionally spread to the central nervous system. This can cause meningitis or septicaemia, with symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance or convulsions. The HSPC added: "Infected pregnant women may have no symptoms or experience only a mild flu-like illness. "However, infection during pregnancy can lead to premature labour, meningitis in the newborn or even miscarriage." Infection occurs mainly through eating contaminated food. The incubation period, which is the time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing, ranges between three and 70 days. However, the HSPC said the average incubation period is three weeks. 6 Each of the affected items has approval number 4008 Credit: FSAI 6 Recall notices for the bacon and cabbage dinners will be displayed at point-of-sale Credit: FSAI 6 Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of the bacterial infection called listeriosis Credit: Getty - Contributor
Dublin Live
02-07-2025
- Health
- Dublin Live
Urgent recall for ready made microwave meals from three Irish supermarkets
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A range of bacon and cabbage microwave dinners sold in Tesco, Supervalu and Centra have been urgently recalled due to the detection of a harmful bacteria. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a warning that these ready-made meals are being pulled from shelves due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI has listed the following dinners for recall: Centra Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, From The Farm Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, Good Food Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, SuperValu Bacon and Cabbage Dinner and Tesco Bacon and Cabbage Dinner. The food safety watchdog has stated that all pack sizes, all batch codes and all use-by dates are included in this recall, with notices set to be displayed at point-of-sale. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected Bacon and Cabbage Dinners from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale, reports the Irish Mirror. Wholesalers/distributors have been requested to get in touch with their impacted customers, recall the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. Caterers have been advised against using the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners and consumers have been warned not to consume the affected meals. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can manifest as mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare instances, the infection can escalate, leading to serious complications. Certain individuals are more susceptible to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including expectant mothers, infants, and those with compromised immune systems, such as the elderly. The incubation period (the time from initial infection to the onset of symptoms) averages three weeks but can vary between three and 70 days. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent 'do not eat' warning for microwave dinner sold in multiple Irish stores
A number of bacon and cabbage microwave dinners sold in Tesco, Supervalu and Centra have been recalled due to the presence of a harmful bacteria. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland warned that the ready-made dinners were being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI said that the following dinners have been recalled: Centra Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, From The Farm Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, Good Food Bacon and Cabbage Dinner, SuperValu Bacon and Cabbage Dinner and Tesco Bacon and Cabbage Dinner. The food safety watchdog said that all pack sizes, all batch codes and all use-by dates were recalled and that recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. Retailers are requested to remove the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. Caterers should not use the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners and consumers are advised not to eat the implicated Bacon and Cabbage Dinners. 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. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
