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Breaking News: Wide Recall of Ready-Made Meals and Side Dishes in Ireland Due to Listeria Outbreak
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a nationwide recall of various branded ready-made prepared meals and side dishes produced by Ballymaguire Foods. The recall comes following the identification of Listeria monocytogenes in these products, which has resulted in nine confirmed cases of listeriosis and one death.
The affected products include a variety of meals and side dishes, such as Tesco Finest Chicken Parmigiana, Tesco Meals Made Easy Chicken Korma, and ready-made mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, green cabbage, and pilau rice. These items were sold at major retailers in Ireland including Tesco, Aldi, Supervalu, and Centra.
The wide recall scope indicates that all pack sizes and batches with all use-by dates of the 141 different types of ready-made products were recalled. The source of contamination was identified at a Ballymaguire Foods facility, which has since ceased production and undertaken deep cleaning measures.
If you have any of these products, the FSAI advises not to consume them and to return them to the point of purchase. It is also recommended to discard any affected products and to follow safe food handling practices to prevent further contamination.
Here is a summary of the affected products:
| Ready-made Product Type | Brands/Examples | Retailers | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Prepared meals and side dishes | Tesco Finest Chicken Parmigiana, Tesco Meals Made Easy Chicken Korma, etc. | Tesco, Aldi, Supervalu, Centra |
The FSAI urges consumers to check their purchased items against the recalled list to ensure their safety. This recall serves as a reminder to always follow safe food handling practices and to be vigilant about food safety.
[1] Food Safety Authority of Ireland. (2022). Ballymaguire Foods Recalls Ready-Made Prepared Meals and Side Dishes Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination. [Online]. Available: https://www.fsai.ie/news_and_events/press_releases/ballymaguire_foods_recalls_ready-made_prepared_meals_and_side_dishes_due_to_possible_listeria_monocytogenes_contamination.html
[2] RTE.ie. (2022). Ballymaguire Foods Recalls Ready-Made Meals Over Listeria Concerns. [Online]. Available: https://www.rte.ie/news/2022/0304/1247423-ballymaguire-foods-listeria/
[3] Irish Mirror. (2022). Listeria Outbreak: Ballymaguire Foods Recalls Ready-Made Meals Over Health Fears. [Online]. Available: https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/listeria-outbreak-ballymaguire-foods-recalls-26396502
- The current listeria outbreak in Ireland has highlighted the importance of health-and-wellness practices, particularly regarding the consumption of food-and-drink products, as the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall of various ready-made meals and side dishes due to contamination.
- In response to the recall, consumers should be mindful of their lifestyle choices and be vigilant about informed decision-making when it comes to medical-conditions associated with food consumption, such as the recent listeria outbreak that has resulted in identified cases and fatalities.
