The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued an urgent recall for a popular snack sold in supermarkets across Ireland due to an incorrect use-by date
Tesco in Temple Bar, Dublin (stock)(Image: Collins Photos)
Irish shoppers are being urged to check their fridges following an urgent recall notice for a widely-sold snack amid health concerns.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland ( FSAI ) announced on Friday that an urgent recall has been issued for certain batches of The Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous as they “may pose a microbiological risk”. The Mediterranean-style dip is a staple addition to cheese boards and is stocked in Tesco stores nationwide, retailing at €1.20.
The FSAI has confirmed that specific batches of the popular product are being withdrawn from sale due to an incorrectly printed use-by date. The impacted Galway Kitchen Classic Houmous, in 200g packs, carries an incorrect use-by date of 19/01/2026, reports the Irish Mirror.
Consumers who have purchased the affected batch are being warned not to consume it after Christmas Eve. An FSAI spokesperson stated: “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.”
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 eat
All affected packets have now been withdrawn from sale and recall notices will be visible at point-of-sale. This latest recall follows the recent withdrawal of several batches of Irish quail eggs from shelves after salmonella contamination was discovered.
The FSAI issued a “do not eat” warning for specific batches of Quail.ie Always Fresh 20 Quail Eggs on Thursday. Quail.ie’s website indicates that it provides quail eggs to “shops and butchers in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and beyond”.
The recall was initiated due to the detection of salmonella, a bacteria that can lead to gastrointestinal illness and potentially severe complications.
The recall is applicable to all best before dates up to and including 10 January 2026. The FSAI emphasised: “Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.”
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