Several popular food items including pasta, chicken, chocolate, protein bars and ready meals have been recalled from Irish supermarkets such as Dunnes, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and SuperValu over food safety fears.
Undated file photo of a woman shopping holding a basket.(Image: Jon Super/PA Wire)
Several food products have been removed from supermarket shelves in recent months after being recalled over food safety fears.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued dozens of Food Alerts and Food Allergen Alerts, warning shoppers about certain batches of products that may pose health risks. These recalls have impacted a range of items, like pasta, chocolate and protein bars, sold in popular supermarkets including Dunnes, Lidl, SuperValu, Tesco and Aldi.
Households are being encouraged to check cupboards, fridges and freezers for any affected item that may be been purchased before the recalls. Supermarkets that stocked the implicated items have placed point-of-sale notices in their stores to inform customers. Shoppers can return the product for a full refund, even without a receipt.
The FSAI explains: “Food alerts are notifications issued by the FSAI to official agencies and food businesses or other businesses relating to an identified hazard i.e. a biological, chemical or physical agent in, or condition of, food/food contact materials with the potential to cause an adverse health effect.”
It has advised anyone with an affected product to not consume it and return it for a full refund. Below are some of the current recall notices in effect.
Dunnes Stores Cafe Sol Pesto Pasta And Chicken
One batch of Cafe Sol Pesto Pasta And Chicken sold at Dunnes Stores has been recalled over Listeria fears.
Recall of a batch of Cafe Sol Pesto Pasta and Chicken due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes(Image: FSAI)
The FSAI said: “Freshways is recalling the above batch of Cafe Sol Pesto Pasta And Chicken due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 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. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days.”
The affected product is 224g and has the use by date of 25/09/2025.
Lidl Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bar
All batches of Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bars sold in Lidl have been recalled over allergen fears.
Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bars are being recalled as it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label
The FSAI said: “Healthy Fit Hazelnut Nougat Vegan Protein Bars contains canola rapeseed protein isolate. The label does not have the required warning, ‘This ingredient may cause allergic reaction to consumers who are allergic to mustard and products thereof’. This may make the batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of mustard and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated product.”
The recall affects all batches and best before dates.
Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products
All pack sizes of Bare Pantry dark chocolate-coated products sold have been recalled as they may contain milk, not listed on the ingredients. They were sold in supermarkets including SuperValu and Tesco.
A recall notice has been issued for the above batch of Bare Pantry Dark Chocolate Jumbo Raisins(Image: Food Safety Authority of Ireland )
The FSAI said: “All pack sizes of the below Bare Pantry dark chocolate coated products may contain milk. Milk is not declared on the label. This may make these products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated products. The affected products are being recalled.”
The recall affects:
Bare Pantry Dark Chocolate Jumbo RaisinsBare Pantry Dark Chocolate AlmondsBare Pantry Dark Chocolate HazelnutsBare Pantry Dark Chocolate BrazilsBare Pantry Dark Chocolate CashewsBare Pantry Dark Chocolate PretzelsToxic Waste Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze
All batches of various Toxic Waste Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze have been recalled due to elevated levels of glycerol.
Recall of various Toxic Waste Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze products due to elevated levels of glycerol(Image: FSAI)
The FSAI said: “As a precautionary measure, the products listed below are subject to recall as they contain high levels of glycerol. Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale.”
The recall affects:
Toxic Waste Blue Raspberry Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze 250mlToxic Waste Lemon and Lime Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze 250mlToxic Waste Apple Sour Slushy freeze and Squeeze 250mlRoyal Orient Palm Sugar
A batch of Royal Orient Palm Sugar has been recalled due to undeclared sulphites.
The above batch of Royal Orient Palm Sugar has been recalled as it contains sulphites which is not mentioned on the label
The FSAI said: “The above batch of Royal Orient Palm Sugar contains sulphites which is not mentioned on the label. This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sulphites and therefore, these consumers should not eat the implicated batch. The affected batch has been recalled.”
The affected products come in pack sizes 500g and 454g and have the best before date of 21/03/2027.
Lidl Braemoor Red Hen Ham And Cheese Chicken Kievs
A batch of Braemoor Red Hen Ham And Cheese Chicken Kievs sold at Lidl has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
A recall has been issued for Braemoor Red Hen Ham and Cheese Chicken Kievs(Image: FSAI)
The FSAI said: “Glenhaven Foods is recalling the above batch of Braemoor Red Hen Ham And Cheese Chicken Kievs due to the presence of Salmonella. The affected batch is being recalled from Lidl stores. People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between six 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 four to seven 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.”
The affected item has the batch code 25190B and best before date of October 2026.
Aldi Inspired Cuisine and Specially Selected
A number of Inspired Cuisine and Specially Selected meals sold in Aldi have been recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria.
Inspired Cuisine and Specially Selected(Image: Aldi)
An Aldi spokesperson said: “Our supplier Ballymaguire Foods is recalling these products as a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Customers who purchased these products should not consume them. Customers should dispose of the product at home and bring a receipt or proof of purchase to store for a full refund.”
The recall affects all use by dates up to and including 05/08/2025. While this date has since passed, customers may have some in their freezers.
The affected products have the following EAN codes:
4088600571959 – Inspired Cuisine Rustic and Hearty Beef Lasagne, 1kg4088600076775 – Inspired Cuisine Irish Cottage Pie, 1kg4061462420030 – Inspired Cuisine Tender and Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Bake, 1kg4088600554808 – Inspired Cuisine Rustic and Hearty Beef Lasagne, 450g4088600554815 – Inspired Cuisine Irish Cottage Pie, 450g4061462928406 – Inspired Cuisine Rustic and Hearty Bolognese Pasta Bake, 1kg4061462928451 – Inspired Cuisine Rustic and Hearty Chicken & Tomato Pasta Bake, 1kg4088600173979 – Inspired Cuisine Seafood Pie, 1kg4088600173962 – Inspired Cuisine Chicken Pie, 1kg4088600039046 – Specially Selected Smooth and Creamy Ham and Mushroom Tagliatelle, 400g4088600039039 – Specially Selected Full Flavoured Spaghetti Bolognese, 400g4061462420429 – Inspired Cuisine Chip Shop Chicken Curry, 500g
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