Bacteria & contamination
Salmonella: risks and product recalls in Ireland
A common cause of food poisoning (salmonellosis), usually from raw poultry, eggs and meat, that can be serious for the very young, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system.
What it is
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that live in the gut of animals and birds. It is one of the most common causes of food poisoning, and is often linked to raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, meat, and foods contaminated by them.
Health effects
Salmonellosis typically causes diarrhoea (sometimes with blood), stomach cramps, fever and vomiting, starting 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and usually lasting a few days to a week. Most people recover without treatment, but severe dehydration or the infection spreading to the blood can be dangerous, particularly for babies, older adults and immunocompromised people.
How it leads to a recall
Products are recalled when Salmonella is detected during testing, or linked to illness. It turns up in raw and undercooked meat and poultry, eggs and egg products, unpasteurised dairy, and occasionally in spices, nuts, chocolate and prepared foods.
What to do
Do not eat an affected product — return it for a refund. Stay hydrated if you are ill, and contact your GP if symptoms are severe or prolonged, if there is blood in your stool, or if a young child, older person or someone with a weak immune system is affected.
Recent Salmonella recalls
9 recalls we track mention salmonella, newest first.
Marks and Spencer ready-to-eat products recalled due to Salmonella risk
Several ready-to-eat products from Marks and Spencer are being recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella in pistachios. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products.
Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella
Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate is being recalled because it may contain Salmonella. This could pose a health risk to consumers who eat the affected product.
Tesco Sesame Seeds recalled due to presence of Salmonella
Specific batches of Tesco Sesame Seeds are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Gem Pack Sesame Seeds recalled due to Salmonella contamination
Specific batches of Gem Pack Sesame Seeds Products are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. This includes various sizes and brands of sesame seeds. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
Dunnes Stores Baxter & Greene salad products recalled due to Salmonella
Dunnes Stores is recalling specific batches of Baxter & Greene loose salad products and prepack products that contain sesame seeds due to the presence of Salmonella. Consumers are advised not to eat these products.
SuperValu Seed Mix recalled due to presence of Salmonella
Specific batches of SuperValu Seed Mix are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. The affected batches are 163 and 166 with best before dates of May 2027, and 191 with a best before date of June 2027.
Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds recalled due to Salmonella
A batch of Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Consumers are advised to check their cupboards for this batch, even though it has passed its best before date.
SuperValu Sesame Seeds recalled due to presence of Salmonella
Specific batches of SuperValu Sesame Seeds are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. The affected batches are 167 and 168, with a best before date of May 2027.
Butchers Selection Irish Turkey Burgers recalled due to Salmonella risk
A specific batch of Butchers Selection Irish Turkey Burgers Mediterranean Style is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. The recall affects the 400g pack size with a use-by date of 05/07/2026.
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.