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Irish Post
20 minutes ago
- Health
- Irish Post
Investigation launched after listeriosis death following 'extensive outbreak'
ONE person has died following an 'extensive outbreak' of a bacterial infection in Ireland. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FASI) said it is investigating the outbreak and has so far identified nine cases of listeriosis. "The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of and is investigating the death of an adult with confirmed listeriosis," said the FSAI. The news comes as the FSAI issued a recall notice for more than 200 products over the possible presence of the bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI said the various branded prepared meals and side dishes have been produced by Ballymaguire Foods. The products include various branded ranges produced by the company for retailers including Tesco, Supervalu, Centra and Aldi. A full list of implicated products is available here. "A National Outbreak Control Team is currently investigating an extensive outbreak of listeriosis," said the FSAI. "A voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals is underway due to a link with the outbreak." 'Sincerely apologise' In a statement, Ballymaguire Foods said it had initiated 'a full precautionary recall of all products produced at one of our facilities following the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check'. "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. "Through our retail partners, all products are being withdrawn from the shelves, and a full consumer communication process is underway." The company added that it had conducted a comprehensive assessment and implemented immediate corrective actions, including a full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility. "We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause," it added. The FSAI say symptoms of listeriosis 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," it added. "Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly." See More: Ballymaguire Foods, FSAI, HSE, Listeriosis
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Listeriosis: Adult dies in Republic of Ireland as outbreak investigated
An adult has died with the bacterial infection listeriosis in the Republic of Ireland. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is investigating an "extensive outbreak" after nine cases were FSAI has said there has been a "voluntary precautionary recall" of 141 ready-made products "due to a link with the outbreak".The various branded prepared meals and side dishes are produced by Ballymaguire Foods and are sold in most major supermarkets in the country. "A voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals is underway due to a link with the outbreak," the Irish Health and Safety Executive (HSE) told BBC News NI."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."They said the investigation is ongoing and there is no further comment at this time. 'A full precautionary recall' In a statement to Irish broadcaster RTÉ News, Ballymaguire Foods said it initiated a "full precautionary recall of all products produced at one of our facilities following the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check".The company apologised to added that "incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us" and that it is "treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly". The recalled meals include chicken curries, lasagnes, bolognaises, pasta bakes, cottage pies, and chow mein dishes. Affected side dishes include ready-made mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, green cabbage and pilau are being warned not to eat these as they may be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Small number of products recalled in NI Tesco has confirmed to BBC News NI that the recall of some ready meals impacts a small number of products sold within Tesco stores in Northern Ireland."As a precautionary measure, supplier Ballymaguire Foods has advised Tesco to recall a range of its own-label ready meals due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes."This only impacts products sold in the Republic of Ireland and a small number in Northern Ireland. "We're sorry for any inconvenience caused and will issue a full refund to customers who have purchased these products when they return them to their local store." What is listeriosis? Listeria infection is an illness caused by bacteria that can spread through name for the illness is can be very serious for pregnant women, people over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and rare cases, the infection can become more severe, leading to serious incubation period (the time between initial infection and the first appearance of symptoms) averages about three weeks, but can range from three to 70 days.
Sunday World
4 hours 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
4 hours 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.
BreakingNews.ie
4 hours ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Person dies after 'extensive outbreak' of listeriosis as over 200 food products recalled
One person has died after an "extensive outbreak" of listeriosis, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed. It comes after the recall of 201 ready meal products produced by Ballymaguire Foods due to the possible presence of listeria bacteria. Advertisement A National Outbreak Control team has been deployed to investigate, and a voluntary precautionary recall of certain ready-to-heat meals is underway, due to a link with the outbreak of the bacterial infection. Nine confirmed cases of listeriosis have been identified, as of Tuesday. It has been confirmed the deceased is an adult, but no other details are being released, to ensure medical confidentiality. The ready meal products were being sold in Aldi, Tesco, Supervalu, Centra, and more. Advertisement Ballymaguire Foods said this was a precautionary recall after a quality control check identified listeria bacteria. The 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. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products and are advised to check their freezers for the implicated products and dispose of them. Some of the over 200 products included in the recall include: Tesco Finest Chicken Parmigiano; Tesco Finest Chicken Breast in a Mushroom and Madeira Sauce; Tesco Baby Potatoes with a Garlic & Herb Butter Suervalu Freshly Prepared Beef Lasagne; Suervalu Freshly Prepared Korean style chicken with noodles; Centra Chicken Curry; Centra Freshly Prepared Burger Dinner; Supervalu and Centra Food To Go Mash Potato; Aldi Specially Selected Spaghetti Bolognese; Aldi Inspired Cuisine Irish Cottage Pie.
