Four Prepared Meals Recalled Over Possible Listeria Presence

Four types of 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 the affected batches and should check the product name, use-by date and batch code carefully.

The recall, listed as FSAI Alert Notification 2026.57, affects selected Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen meals produced in Ireland. The products carry approval number IE 4025 EC and are being withdrawn from sale, with recall notices displayed at points of sale.

Products included in the food recall Ireland alert

The affected meals and identifiers are listed below. Only the batches and use-by dates shown are included in this food product recall Ireland notice.

Why the prepared meals were recalled

The FSAI says the meals are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This is a precautionary food recall Ireland action; the notice does not state that every meal is contaminated.

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

The incubation period can vary considerably. The FSAI states that it averages three weeks but may range from three to 70 days after infection.

What consumers should do

Consumers are advised not to eat any of the affected meals. Check the label on prepared meals in your fridge or freezer against the product names, use-by dates and food recall batch codes above.

• Do not eat a meal that matches the listed product, batch code and use-by date.
• Keep the product separate from other food while following the retailer or manufacturer’s recall instructions.
• Check any meal already prepared or stored if its packaging matches one of the affected identifiers.
• Follow official advice if you have consumed an affected product and are concerned about your health.

The official notice does not provide specific receipt or refund arrangements. Consumers should contact the retailer or relevant supplier for return and refund information rather than assume that every store follows the same process.

Which meals and dates should shoppers check?

The alert covers selected chicken-based prepared meals with use-by dates from 17 September to 29 September 2026. It does not identify every product made under the brands, so consumers should not treat unaffected names, dates or batch codes as part of the recall without official confirmation.

Retailers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and manufacturers have been instructed to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices. The FSAI notice identifies Ireland as the country of origin.

Frequently asked questions

Which food products have been recalled?

The affected products are 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 2624601, 2625301, 2625801, 2625101 and 2624501, depending on the product and use-by date. Match the code to the complete table above.

Can I eat a different batch?

The official alert applies only to the listed product, batch and use-by combinations. If you are unsure whether a meal is covered, do not eat it until you have checked with the retailer or official source.

What if I have already eaten an affected meal?

The FSAI advises consumers not to eat the implicated batches. Anyone who is concerned after consuming an affected product should seek appropriate medical advice, particularly if they belong to a group more vulnerable to Listeria infection.

Conclusion

This food recall Ireland alert affects selected batches of four prepared meals sold under the Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen names. Do not eat a matching product, and verify the batch code and use-by date before deciding whether a meal is affected. The recall is based on the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, so consumers should follow the FSAI guidance and contact the retailer about return or refund arrangements.