Four Prepared Meals 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) said consumers should not eat the affected batches and should check the product name, use-by date and batch code carefully.

The recall applies to four ready meals, including chicken dishes sold under the Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen brands. The affected products were made in Ireland and carry approval number IE 4025 EC.

Quick summary of the food recall Ireland alert

• Reason: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
• Country of origin: Ireland
• FSAI alert: 2026.57
• Consumer advice: Do not eat the affected batches
• Products: Four prepared meals

Which prepared meals are affected?

The FSAI food recall covers the following products, pack sizes, use-by dates and batch codes:

Only the product details, batch codes and use-by dates listed in the official notice are included in this product recall Ireland alert. Consumers should not assume that other meals, pack sizes or date markings are affected.

Why have the meals been recalled?

The prepared meals are being recalled as a precaution because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The wording is important: the FSAI notice identifies a possible presence, rather than confirming that every product or batch contains the bacterium.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis. The FSAI says symptoms in healthy people may include mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Infection can be more serious for people who are particularly vulnerable, including pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

The incubation period can vary considerably. According to the alert, it averages around three weeks but may range from three to 70 days.

What consumers should do

If you have one of the listed meals, check the use-by date and batch code against the table above. Consumers are advised not to eat any implicated batch.

• Do not consume the affected meal.
• Keep the packaging available if you need to identify the batch or contact the seller.
• Follow the retailer’s or manufacturer’s instructions for returning or disposing of the product.
• Do not assume a meal is included unless its product name, pack size, date and batch code match the official alert.

The FSAI notice says recall notices will be displayed at points of sale. It does not provide a general receipt or refund policy for consumers, so shoppers should contact the retailer directly for return and refund arrangements.

Retailer and supply-chain action

Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale and display recall notices in stores. Wholesalers and distributors have also been asked to contact affected customers, recall the products and provide point-of-sale notices to retailer customers.

The source alert does not identify individual supermarket chains or convenience-store groups. Consumers should therefore rely on the product identifiers rather than assume that every branch or retailer stocked every listed meal.

Frequently asked questions

Which food products have been recalled?

Four prepared meals are included: two Fit Foods chicken meals, Chef Select High Protein Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Fresh Choice Kitchen Roast Chicken Dinner.

What hazard is involved?

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes is the reason for the recall.

Can I eat a different batch?

The alert concerns only the listed product and batch combinations. Check the official identifiers carefully before deciding whether a product is affected.

What if I have already eaten the meal?

Anyone who is concerned after consuming an affected product should seek appropriate medical advice, particularly people in groups more vulnerable to listeriosis. This article does not provide personalised medical guidance.

Key takeaway

This food recall Ireland warning affects specific Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen prepared meals with listed September 2026 use-by dates and batch codes. Do not eat a matching product, and check the packaging against the official FSAI details before returning or disposing of it.