Four Prepared Meals Recalled Over Possible Listeria Presence

Several branded prepared meals made in Ireland are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen meals with specified use-by dates and batch codes. Consumers should not eat any matching products.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the Category 1 food alert on Friday, 18 September 2026. The meals were produced under approval number IE 4025 EC, and recall notices are expected to appear at points of sale.

Quick summary of the food recall Ireland alert

• Reason: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
• Country of origin: Ireland
• Product type: Prepared meals
• FSAI alert: 2026.57
• Consumer action: Do not eat affected batches

Prepared meals included in the recall

Consumers should check the product name, 400g or 600g pack size, use-by date and batch code against the details below.

Why the meals have been recalled

This food safety alert concerns the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI has not stated that every pack is contaminated; the recall applies to the listed batches as a precautionary safety action.

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

What consumers should do

If you have one of the listed meals, do not eat it. First check the product name, pack size, use-by date and batch code so you can establish whether it matches the FSAI food recall.

• Do not consume a product from an affected batch.
• Keep the product separate from other food while checking the details.
• Follow the retailer’s or manufacturer’s recall instructions for returning or disposing of it.
• Contact the retailer if you need clarification about return or refund arrangements.

The official notice does not provide a universal receipt or refund policy, so consumers should not assume that a receipt is unnecessary or that every retailer follows the same process.

Who may be most vulnerable to Listeria?

The FSAI says Listeria monocytogenes infection can be more severe in pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. The incubation period averages around three weeks but can range from three to 70 days.

Anyone concerned after eating an affected meal should seek appropriate medical advice. This article cannot provide a diagnosis or personalised medical guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Which food products have been recalled?

The recall covers specified 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 is the recalled food batch number?

The affected batch codes are 2624501, 2624601, 2625101, 2625301 and 2625801, depending on the product and use-by date. Check the table rather than relying on the code alone.

Can I eat a different batch?

The FSAI notice identifies specific products, batch codes and use-by dates. Do not eat a matching product, but do not assume that other products or batches are included unless an official update says so.

Where was the recalled food sold?

The source alert does not name individual retailers. Recall notices are to be displayed at points of sale, and retailers have been asked to remove affected batches from sale.

Takeaway for consumers

This food recall Ireland alert applies only to the listed prepared meals, batch codes and use-by dates. Check your refrigerator carefully and do not eat a matching product because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Follow official retailer instructions and monitor the FSAI for any update to the recall.