Quail eggs can be especially popular around Christmas time, and batches of Quail.ie Always Fresh 20 Quail Eggs are being recalled due to the possible presence of salmonella
A bunch of quail eggs on a white bowl against white background
Eggs are a staple in most Irish households, and quail eggs are a popular Christmas dinner or party accompaniment as a canape or elevated snack.
Several batches of Quail.ie Always Fresh 20 Quail Eggs are being recalled due to the possible presence of salmonella. The implicated batches are all best before dates up to and including 10 Jan 2026.
Customers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said that recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
FSAI warns that salmonella poisoning may lead to hospitalisation, particularly for infants, the elderly, and those with impaired immune systems.
“People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness” they said.
Recall of several batches of Quail.ie Always Fresh 20 Quail Eggs due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Image: FSAI
Salmonella is a common cause of food poisoning. It is often found in raw or undercooked meat, raw eggs, milk and other dairy products.
The HSE advises that you can usually treat yourself or your child at home if food poisoning occurs. Stay at home until the symptoms have stopped.
Rest and try to drink plenty of water, even if you can only sip it. This will help prevent dehydration.
Eat when you feel up to it. Try small, light meals at first and stick to bland foods, such as toast and rice until you begin to feel better.
Oral rehydration solutions are recommended for vulnerable people, such an older person or someone who is frail. You can get these in the pharmacy.
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