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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
The 9 ways to avoid getting listeriosis after death linked to ready meals sold in Aldi and Tesco
Plus, the symptoms of listeriosis to look out for, and when to get medical help HEALTH ALERT The 9 ways to avoid getting listeriosis after death linked to ready meals sold in Aldi and Tesco Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEALTH officials have confirmed one person has died after a listeriosis outbreak in Ireland. A total of nine cases of the bacterial infection have been identified, which have been linked to a product recall affecting food manufacturer Ballymaguire Foods. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Healthy adults and children who get listeriosis may experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, but for those at risk, it can lead to complications Credit: Getty Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, often contracted through food. While healthy adults and children may experience mild symptoms, such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhoea, or no symptoms, listeriosis can be severe, especially for pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. In severe cases, it can lead to complications like meningitis, sepsis, and in pregnant women, miscarriage or stillbirth. Hundreds of ready meals stocked in Tesco, Aldi, and other supermarkets across Ireland have fallen under the recall, including Tesco's Meals Made Easy, Irish Classics and Finest products. Read more on listeria GERM ALERT From poo to listeria, these nasty germs are probably lurking in your make-up bag A full list of the food products recalled can be viewed here. Meals include cottage pies, lasagnes, pasta bakes, curries and potato side dishes. While listeria can contaminate a wide range of foods, it's more common in ready-to-eat foods, according to the Foods Standards Agency (FSA). Examples include cold pre-cooked meats, such as chicken, pâté , cooked shellfish, soft mould-ripened cheeses, pre-prepared sandwiches and salads , and pre-cut fruits. The FSA also advises nine steps to follow to reduce the risk of listeriosis, especially at home. Chill your food below 5°C - this will stop or significantly slow the growth of bacteria including listeria. Refrigerate foods as soon as possible - refrigerate them after purchase and eat ready-to-eat foods shortly after removing them from the fridge, within four hours or within two hours on a very warm day and keep them out of direct sunlight. Always eat, cook or freeze foods by their use-by date - foods after their use-by date may look and smell fine, but they could be unsafe and make you ill. You cannot see, smell or taste bacteria that causes foodborne illness. Always follow the storage instructions, including those for opened foods, and ready to eat foods provided on the label - if there are no instructions, use opened foods within two days. Follow the cooking instructions on the packaging when applicable - this includes cooking and re-heating foods (including frozen vegetables) until they are steaming hot right through. Avoid cross-contamination - this might lead to bacteria passing from raw foods to foods that are ready to eat via things like reusable shopping bags, knives, dirty surfaces and chopping boards . Wash certain foods thoroughly before eating raw - this includes fruit, vegetables, and salad leaves. Make sure food preparation areas are clean - this prevents harmful bacteria from spreading. Wash your hands - do this regularly with soap and water before, during and after meal preparation . Video explains what Listeria is and how the bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea is spread The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said it's investigating the latest outbreak, and the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Health Protection Surveillance Centre is looking into the death. In a statement, Ballymaguire Foods said: "Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us. We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly." It added: "We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause.' Consumers of the products have been advised not to eat the implicated products. They should also check their freezers for the meals and dispose of them. Retailers have also been instructed to pull the implicated ready meals from shelves and to display recall notices at the point of sale.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
The 9 ways to avoid getting listeriosis after death linked to ready meals sold in Aldi and Tesco
HEALTH officials have confirmed one person has died after a listeriosis outbreak in Ireland. A total of nine cases of the bacterial infection have been identified, which have been linked to a product recall affecting food manufacturer Ballymaguire Foods. 1 Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, often contracted through food. While healthy adults and children may experience mild symptoms, such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhoea, or no symptoms, listeriosis can be severe, especially for pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. In severe cases, it can lead to complications like meningitis, sepsis, and in pregnant women, miscarriage or stillbirth. Hundreds of ready meals stocked in Tesco, Aldi, and other supermarkets across Ireland have fallen under the recall, including Tesco's Meals Made Easy, Irish Classics and Finest products. A full list of the food products recalled can be viewed here. Meals include cottage pies, lasagnes, pasta bakes, curries and potato side dishes. While listeria can contaminate a wide range of foods, it's more common in ready-to-eat foods, according to the Foods Standards Agency (FSA). Examples include cold pre-cooked meats, such as chicken, pâté , cooked shellfish, soft mould-ripened cheeses, pre-prepared sandwiches and salads , and pre-cut fruits. The FSA also advises nine steps to follow to reduce the risk of listeriosis, especially at home. Chill your food below 5°C - this will stop or significantly slow the growth of bacteria including listeria. Refrigerate foods as soon as possible - refrigerate them after purchase and eat ready-to-eat foods shortly after removing them from the fridge, within four hours or within two hours on a very warm day and keep them out of direct sunlight. Always eat, cook or freeze foods by their use-by date - foods after their use-by date may look and smell fine, but they could be unsafe and make you ill. You cannot see, smell or taste bacteria that causes foodborne illness. Always follow the storage instructions, including those for opened foods, and ready to eat foods provided on the label - if there are no instructions, use opened foods within two days. Follow the cooking instructions on the packaging when applicable - this includes cooking and re-heating foods (including frozen vegetables) until they are steaming hot right through. Avoid cross-contamination - this might lead to bacteria passing from raw foods to foods that are ready to eat via things like reusable shopping bags, knives, dirty surfaces and chopping boards . Wash certain foods thoroughly before eating raw - this includes fruit, vegetables, and salad leaves. Make sure food preparation areas are clean - this prevents harmful bacteria from spreading. Wash your hands - do this regularly with soap and water before, during and after meal preparation . Video explains what Listeria is and how the bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea is spread The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said it's investigating the latest outbreak, and the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Health Protection Surveillance Centre is looking into the death. In a statement, Ballymaguire Foods said: "Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us. We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly." It added: "We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause.' Consumers of the products have been advised not to eat the implicated products. They should also check their freezers for the meals and dispose of them. Retailers have also been instructed to pull the implicated ready meals from shelves and to display recall notices at the point of sale. Symptoms of listeriosis IN most people, listeriosis has no symptoms or only causes mild symptoms for a few days, such as: a high temperature aches and pains chills feeling or being sick diarrhoea If you're pregnant, you may also have a stomach ache or notice your baby moving less than usual. Babies with listeriosis may also be irritable and feed less than usual. Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: you're pregnant and think you have listeriosis you have a condition that weakens your immune system (like cancer or kidney disease) and think you have listeriosis you're having treatment that weakens your immune system (like chemotherapy or steroid tablets) and think you have listeriosis you think your baby might have listeriosis You can call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online. If you're pregnant, you can also call your midwife for advice. Call 999 or go to A&E if you or your child: have a severe headache and stiff neck find it uncomfortable to look at bright lights have a fit (seizure) feel suddenly confused feel very sleepy or are difficult to wake have a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it – the rash may be blotchy, like bruises or small red pinpricks These could be symptoms of meningitis caused by listeriosis, which needs to be treated in hospital straight away.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Listeria outbreak: Full list of 141 ready meal products recalled from Irish supermarkets including Tesco, Supervalu, Centra and Aldi
Irish Independent Newsdesk Consumers are being urged to check their freezers for ready meals after an outbreak of listeria that has led to the death of one person. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a huge recall of 141 ready meal and side dishes made by Ballymaguire Foods in north Dublin and sold nationwide in supermarkets including Tesco, Supervalu, Centra and Aldi. Brands affected include SuperValu's Signature Taste, Freshly Prepared and SuperValu ranges; Tesco's Irish Classics, Meals Made Easy and Finest ranges; and Centra's Centra and Freshly Prepared ranges. It also affects some Kitchen, Fuel'd Foods, Clean Cut, Happy Pear, and Food To Go products. Here is the full list of 141 products that should not be eaten:
Extra.ie
7 days ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
Everything we know so far as one adult dead after listeriosis outbreak
An adult has died with a confirmed case of the bacterial infection listeriosis amid an 'extensive' outbreak linked to hundreds of types of ready meals, officials have said. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said its National Outbreak Control Team was investigating the outbreak, with nine confirmed cases identified as of Tuesday. It said this was linked to its precautionary recall of ready-to-heat meals. The FSAI had recalled on Tuesday night over 200 different types of ready meals sold in major supermarkets, which it warned could be contaminated with listeria. An adult has died with a confirmed case of the bacterial infection listeriosis amid an 'extensive' outbreak linked to hundreds of types of ready meals, officials have said. Pic: Getty Images The HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed that it was investigating the death. It said it could not disclose any further details to ensure medical confidentiality. Consumers are being warned not to eat the meals and side dishes as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium. The 201 products include chicken curries, lasagnes, bolognese, pasta bakes, cottage pies, and chow mein. Affected side dishes include ready-made mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, green cabbage and pilau rice. They have been sold in Tesco, SuperValu, Centra, Lidl, Aldi, and other outlets. Affected side dishes include ready-made mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, green cabbage and pilau rice. They have been sold in Tesco, SuperValu, Centra, Lidl, Aldi, and other outlets. Pic: WD Stock Photos/Shutterstock The FSAI has said retailers must remove the implicated products from sale, and display recall notices in their stores. Wholesalers and distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products, while caterers should not use these products. Consumers are advised not to eat the listed products, and to check their freezers and throw out any of the ready meals mentioned. The products are produced by food manufacturer Bally-Maguire Foods, from Lusk, Co. Dublin, which describes itself as a market leader in chilled ready meals. Its products are marketed under the private label brands of its customers, and the affected products include Tesco's Meals Made Easy, Irish Classics and Finest products. The FSAI has said retailers must remove the implicated products from sale, and display recall notices in their stores. Pic: Sam Boal/ The Happy Pear, Food To Go, Clean Cut, Fuel'd Foods, and Kitchen products are also listed. SuperValu's Signature Taste, SuperValu and Freshly Prepared ranges contain affected products, the FSAI said. Products from Centra's Centra and Freshly Prepared range are also listed, as is the Inspired Cuisine and Special Selected range of Aldi. Other affected products are in the From the Farm and Good Food Locally Sourced brands, sold in various retailers. The full list of products recalled by the Food Safety Authority can be seen at online. Food safety inspectors are working to trace any further products that may have been potentially affected. The FSAI said 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. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Ballymaguire Foods said that it had taken 'immediate corrective actions' and has apologised to its customers for any concern caused. It said it had issued a full 'precautionary recall' of all products prepared at one of its facilities, after a quality control check identified Listeria bacteria. 'Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us. We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly,' it said in a statement. The company said it had undertaken a full pharmaceutical-grade clean-down of the facility, and 'will resume production once it is confirmed safe to do so'.
Metro
23-07-2025
- Health
- Metro
One killed in Listeria outbreak sparking urgent recall on supermarket ready meal
An 'extensive outbreak' of a deadly bacteria has killed one person in Ireland. There are nine confirmed cases of listeria as of yesterday, linked to a food recall affecting over 141 ready-to-heat meals. The 'voluntary precautionary recall' linked to the outbreak comes from one food manufacturer, Ballymaguire Foods,who provide for Tesco, Aldi, and others across Ireland. A range of chicken curries, lasagnes, bolognaises, pasta bakes, cottage pies, and chow mein dishes are all affected by the recall. The full list of recalled products can be viewed here. Consumers have been warned the ready meals may be contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is an infection caused by the listeria monocytogenes, usually from eating contaminated food. Listeria monocytogenes infection, or listeriosis, can present as mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms. These include vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea. Severe infections can cause serious complications in rare cases. Pregnant women, babies, the elderly and people with weakened immune symptoms are more vulnerable to infections. It takes on average three weeks for symptoms to appear, but that can range from three to 70 days. The country's Food Safety Authority is investigating the outbreak. The Health Service Executive's Health Protection Surveillance Centre is also looking into the listeriosis death and is not releasing any more details about the patient. Ballymaguire Foods said in a statement they are recalling all the products produced at one of their facilities 'following the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check'. The company 'sincerely apologised' to customers and said they have suspended operations at the affected facility. They added: 'Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us. We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly.' Ready-meals which could be at risk include Tesco's Meals Made Easy, Irish Classics and Finest products. Tesco confirmed that the recall also impacts a small number of dishes in Northern Ireland. More Trending They added: '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.' Aldi's Specially Selected and Inspired Cuisine ranges are also being recalled, alongside a host of other products associated with Irish supermarket brands. Retailers have been instructed to take these implicated ready meals off the shelf, and display recall notices at the point of sale. The Food Safety Authority has also advised caterers not to use these products. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man, in 50s, found dead in London street sparks police raid MORE: 'Caring' mother, 78, killed when Jaguar ploughed into her Coventry home MORE: 'A bus driver killed my daughter but I still blame myself because of one decision'
