Four Prepared Meal Products Recalled Over Possible Listeria Presence

Several branded prepared meals sold in Ireland are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) says consumers should not eat any of the listed batches and should check the product name, use-by date and batch code carefully.

The recall affects four chilled meal products from Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen. The products were made in Ireland and carry approval number IE 4025 EC. The FSAI alert is notification 2026.57, published on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Products included in the recall

This food product recall Ireland notice applies only to the specific products, batch codes and use-by dates listed below. Other products, dates or batches have not been identified in the alert.

Why the prepared meals were recalled

The meals are being recalled as a precaution because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI describes this as a potential microbiological risk; the notice does not state that every pack is contaminated.

Listeria infection may cause mild flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms in otherwise healthy people, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The FSAI warns that infection can be more serious for people who are more vulnerable, including pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

The alert states that the incubation period can vary considerably. It averages around three weeks but may range from three to 70 days after infection.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have one of the listed products should not eat it. Check the label against the product name, 400g or 600g pack size, use-by date and food recall batch code before deciding whether it is included.

• Do not eat any implicated batch listed in the table.
• Keep the product separate from other food if possible.
• Follow retailer or manufacturer instructions for returning or disposing of the affected meal.
• Do not assume a different date or batch is affected unless it is added to an official update.

The FSAI notice says recall notices will be displayed at points of sale. It does not provide specific information about whether a receipt is required, whether a refund is available or whether products can be returned to a different store. Consumers should contact the relevant retailer for those arrangements.

Retailer and supply-chain action

Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. Wholesalers and distributors have also been asked to contact affected customers, recall the implicated meals and provide recall notices to retailer customers.

The official alert identifies the products and approval number but does not provide a complete retailer-by-retailer list. Consumers should therefore rely on the product identifiers rather than assume that every branch or supermarket stocked every meal.

Who may be most vulnerable to Listeria?

According to the FSAI, Listeria monocytogenes infection can lead to serious complications in vulnerable groups. People who are pregnant, infants, older adults and those with weakened immune systems should take particular care not to consume the recalled batches.

Anyone who has eaten an affected product and is concerned about their health should seek appropriate medical advice. This article does not replace advice from a healthcare professional.

Frequently asked questions

Which food products have been recalled?

The recall covers listed batches of Fit Foods Chicken & Chorizo with Baby Potatoes, Fit Foods Chicken & Stuffing with Potatoes and Gravy, Chef Select High Protein Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and Fresh Choice Kitchen Roast Chicken Dinner.

What should I check on the packaging?

Check the exact product name, pack size, use-by date and batch code. Only the combinations listed in the official alert are included in this recall.

Can I eat a different batch?

The FSAI notice specifically identifies the batches shown above. Do not eat a listed batch, but do not assume other batches are affected unless an official update says so.

What if I have already eaten the meal?

The official advice is not to eat the implicated batches. If you are concerned after consuming one, particularly if you are in a vulnerable group, seek appropriate medical guidance.

Key takeaway

This food recall Ireland alert affects specific prepared meal batches with use-by dates from 17 to 29 September 2026. Check your fridge for the exact identifiers, do not eat a matching product and follow the latest instructions from the retailer or FSAI if the notice is updated.