The popular item “may pose a microbiological risk”, with shoppers urged to check their fridges to see if they have the product at homeTesco in Temple Bar, Dublin (stock)Tesco in Temple Bar, Dublin (stock)(Image: Collins Photos)

An urgent warning has been issued to Irish shoppers as a recall notice was issued for a popular snack sold in supermarkets across the country over health fears.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced on Friday that a urgent recall has been issued for certain batches of The Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous as they “may pose a microbiological risk”.

The Mediterranean-inspired dip is a popular item in cheese boards and is sold in Tesco stores across Ireland, priced at €1.20.

According to the FSAI, certain batches of the popular product are being pulled from shelves due to an incorrect use-by date.

The affected Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous, pack size 200g, has an incorrect use-by date of 19/01/2026.

Anyone who has the affected batch at home is advised to not eat it after Christmas Eve.

The above batch of The Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous is being recalled due to an incorrect use-by date which may make the batch unsafe to eatThe above batch of The Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous is being recalled due to an incorrect use-by date which may make the batch unsafe to eat

An FSAI spokesperson said: “The above batch of The Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous is being recalled due to an incorrect use-by date.

“If consumed after the 24th of December 2025, this may pose a microbiological risk which may make the batch unsafe to eat. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.”

Any implicated packets have since been removed from sale and recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

This latest recall comes after several batches of Irish quail eggs were pulled from shelves after salmonella was detected.

The FSAI issued a “do not eat” warning for specific batches of Quail.ie Always Fresh 20 Quail Eggs on Thursday.

Quail.ie’s websites states that it supplies quail eggs to “shops and butchers in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and beyond”.

The recall was triggered due to the presence of salmonella, a bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and, in some cases, serious complications.

The recall applies to all best before dates up to and including January 10, 2026. The FSAI stressed: “Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.”

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