Bacteria & contamination
Listeria: risks and product recalls in Ireland
A bacterium that causes listeriosis, a rare but serious infection that is especially dangerous in pregnancy and for older or immunocompromised people.
What it is
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium found widely in the environment — in soil, water and on raw foods. Unlike most food bugs, it can keep growing at fridge temperatures, which is why it is a particular concern in chilled ready-to-eat foods.
Health effects
In healthy adults it often causes mild flu-like illness or no symptoms. But it can cause listeriosis — a serious infection with high fever, muscle aches, and sometimes meningitis or blood poisoning. In pregnancy it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or severe illness in the newborn, even when the mother feels only mildly unwell.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls are issued when Listeria is detected in a product or its production environment, most often in chilled ready-to-eat foods: soft cheeses, cooked and smoked meats and fish, pâté, pre-prepared sandwiches and salads, and some dairy. Because it grows in the cold, even correctly refrigerated food can become unsafe over time.
What to do
If you have an affected product, do not eat it — return it for a refund or dispose of it. Listeriosis symptoms can appear up to 70 days after exposure, so if you are pregnant, over 65, or have a weakened immune system and feel unwell after eating a recalled product, contact your GP and mention the recall.
Recent Listeria recalls
16 recalls we track mention listeria, newest first.
Supervalu and Inspired By Centra smoked salmon, mackerel and prawn cocktail recalled due to listeria
Several Supervalu and Inspired By Centra smoked salmon, mackerel, and prawn cocktail products are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Centra Inspired By and SuperValu smoked salmon recalled due to listeria monocytogenes
Certain batches of Centra Inspired By and SuperValu smoked salmon products are being recalled due to the presence of listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause mild to severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Skellig Bay Smoked Salmon Slices recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Specific batches of Skellig Bay Smoked Salmon Slices are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations.
SuperValu Smoked Salmon recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination
SuperValu is recalling specific batches of its Smoked Salmon products due to Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are the 40g and 150g packages with a use-by date of 17 October 2026.
Wrights of Marino Sliced Smoked Salmon recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Wrights of Marino is recalling a batch of its Sliced Smoked Salmon due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious health issues, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Kilbride Classic Cuisine Roast Chicken and Gravy recalled due to Listeria risk
Certain batches of Kilbride Classic Cuisine Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner are being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This contamination poses a health risk, especially to vulnerable populations.
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Fit Foods and Chef Select prepared meals recalled due to Listeria risk
Various prepared meals are being recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include Fit Foods Chicken & Chorizo, Fit Foods Chicken & Stuffing, Chef Select Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and Fresh Choice Kitchen Roast Chicken Dinner.
Macroom Buffalo Cheese products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Macroom Buffalo Cheese is recalling specific batches of its Mozzarella, Bocconcini, and Burrata products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This can cause mild to severe symptoms, especially in vulnerable individuals.
Peklimar sausages recalled due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Specific batches of Peklimar Metla Lososiowa and Peklimar Metla Brunszwicka sausages are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause mild to severe symptoms, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Horgans and M&S Food Truffle Gouda cheese are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are sold in 150 g packs. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Tesco Finest Scottish Cherrywood Smoked Salmon is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal issues, and can be severe for vulnerable individuals.
Deluxe Spanish Castellano Sheeps’ Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
A batch of Deluxe Spanish Castellano Sheeps’ Cheese is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal issues, and can be severe for vulnerable individuals.
K O'Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices recalled due to Listeria risk
K O'Connell Fishmongers is recalling Smoked Salmon Slices due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This recall includes products in 100g, 150g, and 320g sizes with batch code SS16726 and a use-by date of 17/07/2026.
Brady Family and Tesco recalled cooked ham products due to Listeria risk
Home News and AlertsFood AlertsCurrent: Recall of specific batches of various cooked ham products Recall of specific batches of various cooked ham products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes Tuesday, 30 June 2026 Alert Summary Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2026.40 Product Identification: Please see table below for product details. Batch Code Please see table below
K O'Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon Slices recalled due to Listeria risk
K O'Connell Fishmongers is recalling a batch of Smoked Salmon Slices due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected pack sizes are 100g, 150g, and 320g.
Oriental Kitchen Nem Chua recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination
A batch of Oriental Kitchen Nem Chua and Nem Chua La Tam Ruot Vietnamese fermented pork bites is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal issues. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Official sources
This page is general information, not medical advice. Always follow the official recall notice, and contact your GP, pharmacist or the HSE if you are worried about your health. In an emergency call 112 or 999.