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The Sun
an hour ago
- Health
- The Sun
One dead as 9 people struck down with killer infection after eating ready meals sold in Tesco and Aldi
A PERSON has died after contracting a rare bacterial infection, health bosses have confirmed. The adult was among nine confirmed cases of listeriosis, an infection usually suffered after eating contaminated food. The HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is probing the death in Ireland. Listeriosis is caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes and is a notifiable disease, meaning medical practitioners are required to tell public health bosses if a case comes to their attention. It follows a major recall of ready-made meals from Irish stores due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes. The list of over 200 recalled products is available here. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said in a statement: "A National Outbreak Control Team is currently investigating an extensive outbreak of listeriosis. "A voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals is underway due to a link with the outbreak. "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. "The National Outbreak Control Team is chaired by the HSE National Health Protection Office and comprises the HSE National Environmental Health Service, the HSE Regional Public Health Services, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, the National Salmonella, Shigella and Listeria Reference Laboratory and the National Reference Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. "The investigation is ongoing and there is no further comment at this time." How to protect myself from listeriosis? Protecting yourself against the fatal bacteria is vital, especially for pregnant women, infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. There are several measures issued by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre that can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the infection: Keep foods for as short a time as possible and follow storage instructions including 'use by' and 'eat by' dates Cook food thoroughly, especially meat, ensuring that it is cooked through to the middle Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and from cooked and ready-to-eat foods Wash salads, fruit and raw vegetables thoroughly before eating, or peel if appropriate Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after contact with uncooked food Make sure that the refrigerator is working correctly When heating food in a microwave, follow heating and standing times recommended by the manufacturer Throw away leftover reheated food. Cooked food which is not eaten immediately should be cooled as rapidly as possible and then stored in the refrigerator Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems should avoid eating high-risk foods such as: raw (unpasteurised) milk foods made from raw milk, soft or mould-ripened cheeses (e.g. feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses), pâté smoked salmon If contact with ewes at lambing time is unavoidable for pregnant women, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems, washing hands after handling animals should reduce any possibility of infection The recalled branded prepared meals and side dishes were produced by Ballymaguire Foods, but are marketed under the labels of the stores selling them. The list includes popular ready meals such as the Meals Made Easy, Beef Lasagne and Finest Cottage Pie, both sold in Tesco, and the Signature Taste Potato Mash sold in SuperValu. Centra Freshly Prepared Chicken Massaman with Sticky Jasmine Rice and Aldi Inspired Cousine Chicken & Broccoli Bake were also recalled following the alert. Also included are The Happy Pear Shepherdless Pie, Creamy Veggie Lasagne and Chickpea Curry items. BALLYMAGUIRE STATEMENT Ballymaguire Foods told RTE News it had started 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". Apologising to customers, it added that "incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us". It said it is treating the outbreak "with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly". On Saturday, July 19 it said it temporarily suspended all production at the affected facility and carried out a full pharmaceutical-grade clean-down operation, while production will resume when it is confirmed safe to do so. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Ballymaguire Foods added: "Immediately upon identifying the issue, we informed our retail and food-service customers and engaged with all relevant authorities, including the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, the Health Service Executive, and our regional Environmental Health Officer. "Through our retail partners, all products are being withdrawn from the shelves, and a full consumer communication process is under way." As a precautionary measure Ballymaguire Foods said that on Saturday it made the decision to temporarily suspend all production at the affected facility, and that a comprehensive assessment and immediate corrective actions were carried out, including a full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility. It said production will resume at the facility once it is confirmed safe to do so. DO NOT EAT WARNING Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated products and dispose of them. They are also encouraged not to eat the affected ready meals and to dispose of them or return them to the point-of-sale. The FSAI added that recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. They continued: "Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. RECALL NOTICE "Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers. "Caterers should not use the implicated products." If healthy customers have consumed the contaminated food with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, they are usually fine as they don't exhibit any symptoms or cause a mild flu-like illness. But if immunocompromised and elderly individuals contracted the infection from contaminated food, it can spread to the central nervous system, causing meningitis and/or septicaemia. SYMPTOMS OF LISTERIOSIS It comes with such symptoms as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. Infected pregnant women may have no symptoms or experience only a mild flu-like illness. Still, infection during pregnancy can lead to premature labour, meningitis in the newborn or even miscarriage. The FSAI added: "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. "The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days." If contracted, the dangerous bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, but even with treatment, infection can be severe and may result in death. FULL LIST OF ALL RECALLED PRODUCTS A FULL list of the recalled products. Tesco Irish Classics Cottage Pie with Peas & Carrots Dinner Beef Dinner Bacon & Cabbage Dinner Beef Stew Dinner Chicken Curry & Rice Beef Burger Dinner Classic Kitchen Chicken & Ham Dinner Chicken/Leek & White Wine Sauce Dinner Meals Made Easy Cottage Pie Beef Lasagne Chicken Curry Chicken & Pasta Bake Chicken & Broccoli Potato Bake Carbonara Pasta Bake Chicken Korma Finest Cottage Pie Mac & Triple Cheese Beef Lasagne Beef Bourguignon and Mash Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti Carbonara Chicken Korma with Fragrant Pilau Rice Chicken Tikka Masala with Fragrant Pilau Rice Chicken and Chorizo Paella Chicken, Bacon & Leek Pie Creamy Fish Pie Beef in Black Bean Sauce & Egg Rice Chicken Al Fredo with Linguine Chicken Parmigiano Chicken Breast in a Mushroom and Madeira Sauce Chicken Massaman with Jasmine Rice Irish Angus Beef Meatballs with Pappardelle Creamy Mashed Potato Potato Gratin Three Cheese Cauliflower Bake Goose Fat Irish Potatoes Rainbow Root Vegetables Salmon with Lemon & Dill Sauce Tesco (own brand) Mashed Potato Mashed Carrot & Parsnip Mashed Turnip Cauliflower Cheese Chicken Tikka with Pilau Rice Chicken Jalfrezi with Pilau Rice Chicken Korma with Pilau Rice Butter Chicken Masala with Pilau Rice Chinese Style Chicken Curry with Egg Rice Chicken & Black Bean with Egg Rice Chicken Chow Mein Sweet & Sour Chicken with Egg Rice Thai Green Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice Thai Red Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice Coconut Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice Tex Mex Chilli Beef Burrito Bowl Tex Mex Chicken Burrito Bowl Mashed Potato Carrot & Parsnip Mash Baby Potatoes with a Garlic & Herb Butter Supervalu Signature Taste Potato Mash Potato Gratin Supervalu (own brand) Beef Lasagne Cottage Pie Chicken Pasta Chicken Curry Chicken Arrabiata Ham & Mushroom Tagliatelle Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti Carbonara Mac & Cheese Freshly Prepared Irish Beef Dinner Chicken & Stuffing Dinner Salmon Dinner Burger Dinner Beef Lasagne Cottage Pie/Cheddar Crumb Carbonara Pasta Bake Chicken Curry & Rice Chicken Tikka & Rice Beef Chilli & Rice Mexican Bean Burrito Bowl Salmon Penne Pasta Teriyaki Beef Noodle Bowl Slow Cooked Beef Ragu with Pappardelle Beef Lasagne Cottage Pie Chicken With Black Bean & Egg rice Chicken with White Wine sauce Chorizo Mac & Cheese Korean style chicken with noodles Chicken Laksa Carrots & Peas Green Cabbage Irish Rooster Mash Mashed Turnip Roasted Baby Potatoes Roasted Carrots with Black Pepper & Sea Salt Centra Centra (own brand) Beef Lasagne Cottage Pie Chicken Pasta Chicken Curry Chicken Arrabiata Ham & Mushroom Tagliatelle Spaghetti Bolognese Freshly Prepared Irish Beef Dinner Chicken & Stuffing Dinner Salmon Dinner Burger Dinner Beef Lasagne Cottage Pie/Cheddar Crumb Carbonara Pasta Bake Chicken Curry & Rice Chicken Tikka & Rice Centra FP Mexican Bean Burrito Bowl 450g x 6 Teriyaki Beef Noodle Bowl Slow Cooked Beef Ragu with Pappardelle Chicken With Black Bean & Egg rice Chicken with White Wine sauce Chorizo Mac & Cheese Korean Style Chicken with Noodles Chicken Laksa Centra FP Chicken Massaman with Sticky Jasmine Rice Supervalu & Centra Kitchen Beef Lasagne Fuel'd Foods Chicken Curry with Brown Rice Wholemeal Pasta Bolognese Chicken Tikka Masala with Brown Rice Tomato Chicken & Wholemeal Pasta Chicken & Chorizo with Baby Potatoes Clean Cut Beef Stroganoff Chicken Carbonara Chicken Curry Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken Spice Bag Thai Green Curry Chow Mein Chicken Chorizo Pasta Veggie Bolognese Beef Taco Wedges Butter Chicken Cottage Pie Happy Pear Veggie Lasagne Shepherdless Pie Cannelloni Chickpea Curry Tasty Thai Noodles Sticky Soy Noodles Mexican Bean Burrito Bowl Spinach & Mushroom Pasta Food To Go Beef Lasagne Chicken Curry Beef Casserole Chilli Beef Chicken Tikka Chicken Pasta Bake Beef Stroganoff Carbonara Pasta Bake Bolognese with Pancetta Mash Potato Potato Gratin Basmati Rice Roasted Baby Potatoes Roast Root Veg Green Cabbage Baton Carrots Carrots & Peas Mash Turnip Potato Wedges Pilau Rice Aldi Specially Selected Spaghetti Bolognese Ham & Mushroom Tagliatelle Inspired Cuisine Irish Cottage Pie Rustic & Hearty Beef Lasagne Chip Shop Chicken Curry Chicken & Broccoli Bake Rustic & Hearty Bolognese Pasta Bake Rustic & Hearty Chicken & Tomato Pasta Bake Seafood Pie Chicken Pie Various Retailers From the Farm Chicken Curry Beef Lasagne Basmati Rice Chilli Beef The Happy Pear Shepherdless Pie Creamy Veggie Lasagne Chickpea Curry Good Food Locally Sourced Turkey & Ham Dinner Chicken & Stuffing Dinner Spaghetti Carbonara Chicken Arrabiata Spaghetti Bolognese Beef Dinner Clean Cut Beef Stroganoff with Long Grain Rice Chicken & Chorizo Paella with Arborio Rice Chicken Carbonara with Tagliatelle Pasta Chicken Curry with Long Grain Rice Spaghetti Bolognese with Irish Beef Chicken Spice Box with Sweet Potato Thai Green Curry with Coconut Basmati Rice Turkey Meatballs & Spaghetti 2
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
One person dies after eating listeriosis-infected ready meals sold at Tesco and Aldi in Ireland
A person has died after eating a contaminated ready meal linked to a rare bacterial outbreak in Ireland. The outbreak has prompted a nationwide recall of dozens of products sold in major supermarkets. The death is one of ten confirmed cases of listeriosis, a potentially deadly infection caused by listeria bacteria, identified in what health officials are calling an 'extensive' outbreak, centred around a range of pre-prepared dishes produced by Ballymaguire Foods. The meals, which include lasagnes, pasta bakes, cottage pies and potato sides, were sold in Tesco, SuperValu, Centra and Aldi sold in Ireland. Supermarket bosses are now scrambling to pull them from shelves amid growing concern for public safety. Within days of falling ill, one adult died from the infection. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that the case is under investigation but, due to patient confidentiality, has declined to release further details. Nine other people are known to have contracted the illness with all cases being confirmed as of July 22. Listeriosis can lead to serious health complications, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. In mild cases, it causes flu-like symptoms, but in vulnerable individuals, it can result in sepsis, meningitis or death. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the recall is voluntary and precautionary, but broad. Dozens of ready-to-heat products produced at one Ballymaguire facility are being withdrawn from sale. Consumers are being advised not to eat any of the affected meals. In a statement to BelfastLive, 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.' It 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.' The incubation period for listeriosis can range from three to 70 days, with symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhoea. Anyone who believes they may have consumed the affected products and is feeling unwell is urged to seek medical advice immediately.
BBC News
15 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.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Waitrose issues urgent 'do not eat' warning as it recalls popular ready meal over health risk
A well-known ready meal is being urgently recalled by Waitrose after it was discovered that some of the packs were improperly packaged and include unreported allergies. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) notice, the Waitrose Indian Takeaway for Two was recalled because 'some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label.' Anybody who has a soy or sesame allergy could be at risk from this. The product in question is the Waitrose Indian Takeaway for Two (1,412g pack size), which expires on July 25, 2025. Waitrose customers who have purchased the item are advised: 'If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to sesame and/or soya, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund.' In addition to the recall, Waitrose and Partners have been instructed to get in touch with the appropriate allergy support groups, who will inform their members of the occurrence. The FSA stated: 'The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. 'Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.' Sesame allergy is one of the most prevalent and potentially dangerous food allergies, particularly in young children. Anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction that can cause the throat to enlarge and breathing to cease, can be brought on by very small doses. Historically, sesame was not obliged to be prominently labelled on food labels like nuts or dairy, which resulted in a number of high-profile errors and requests for stricter labelling regulations. For additional information, customers can reach Waitrose Customer Care at 0800 188 844, option 4.
Irish Times
21 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Times
Food regulator recalls 141 types of ready meals sold in Centra, Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi
Consumers are being warned not to eat certain ready-made meals and side dishes sold in major supermarkets as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. One hundred and forty-one ready-made products were recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on Tuesday due to the possible presence of this bacteria. The recalled products are sold in Tesco , Supervalu , Centra and Aldi , among other outlets. The prepared meals affected include chicken curries, lasagnes, bolognaises, pasta bakes, cottage pies and chow meins. Affected side dishes include ready-made mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, green cabbage and pilau rice. The FSAI is advising consumers not to eat the products being recalled. They are also advising people to check their freezers for these products and to dispose of them. The implicated products are produced by food manufacturer Ballymaguire Foods, which specialises in the production of freshly prepared meals. All batches and all best before dates are included. The products produced by Ballymaguire are marketed under the private label brands of its customers. Affected products include Tesco's Meals Made Easy, Irish Classics and Finest products. The Happy Pear, Food To Go, Clean Cut, Fuel'd Foods, and Kitchen products that are sold in Supervalu and Centra are listed. Supervalu's Signature Taste, Supervalu and Freshly Prepared ranges contain affected products. Products from Centra's Centra and Freshly Prepared range are listed. The Inspired Cuisine and Specially Selected range of Aldi also contain affected products. Other affected products are in the From the Farm and Good Food Locally Sourced brands, sold in various retailers. The full list of recalled products by the Food Safety Authority can be viewed here . Listeria monocytogenes is a type of disease-causing bacteria that can be found in water, soil, sewage, rotting vegetation and animals. When people consume food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, they may develop a disease called listeriosis. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea. In rare cases, more severe infections can cause serious complications. Pregnant women, babies, the elderly and people with weakened immune symptoms are more vulnerable to infections. The incubation period or the time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing is on average three weeks but can range to between three and 70 days. The FSAI has requested that retailers remove the implicated products from sale, and display recall notices at point-of-sale. They have also advised caterers not to use these products. Wholesalers and distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall these products. They are also asked to provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
