23-07-2025
Over 140 types of ready meals recalled by Food Safety Authority
The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) has recalled 141 types of ready meals as they may contain a harmful bacteria.
The products are sold in Irish supermarkets and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogene.
The affected meals have been produced by Ballymaguire Foods with all batches and best before dates included.
The Happy Pear, Tesco Finest, Supervalu Freshly Prepared, and Aldi Specially Selected ready meals are listed in the recall.
Consumers have been advised not to eat the products and to check their freezers for them.
Symptoms of infection include mild flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
The FSAI said that in rare cases this infection can be more severe and cause serious complications.
Pregnant women, babies, people with weakened immune systems and the elderly can be more vulnerable to infection.
Spaghetti bolognese, cottage pies, potato mash and chicken curries are among the recalled dishes.