Prepared Meals Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Several 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 product names, use-by dates and batch codes carefully.

The recall affects four ready-meal products from Fit Foods, Chef Select and Fresh Choice Kitchen. The products were made in Ireland and carry approval number IE 4025 EC. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale and display notices at points of sale.

Food recall Ireland: products included

The FSAI food alert, notification 2026.57, applies only to the products, batch codes and use-by dates listed below. Other products, pack sizes or dates have not been identified in the notice.

Why the prepared meals were recalled

This product recall Ireland notice concerns the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FSAI describes this as a possible hazard; the notice does not state that every product in the listed batches contains the bacterium.

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

Reported symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, although consumers should not attempt to diagnose themselves. The incubation period can vary considerably, with the FSAI stating that it averages three weeks but may range from three to 70 days.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have one of the affected meals should not eat it. Check the product name, 400g or 600g pack size, use-by date and food recall batch code against the official details above.

• Do not eat any listed batch.
• Keep the product separate from other food while checking what to do next.
• Follow instructions provided by the retailer or manufacturer about returning or disposing of the meal.
• If you are concerned after eating an affected product, seek appropriate medical advice.

The official notice does not provide a general receipt or refund policy. Consumers should contact the retailer where they bought the meal for return and refund information.

Which retailers are affected?

The FSAI notice identifies the products and asks retailers to remove implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. It does not provide a complete retailer-by-retailer list in the supplied alert. Consumers should therefore rely on the exact product identifiers rather than assume that every branch or retailer stocked every item.

Wholesalers and distributors have also been asked to contact affected customers, recall the listed batches and provide point-of-sale notices to retailer customers.

Advice for higher-risk consumers

Pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may be more vulnerable to serious complications from Listeria monocytogenes infection. Anyone in these groups who is concerned about having eaten an affected product should seek advice from a healthcare professional.

This is a precautionary food recall Ireland alert involving possible Listeria contamination. It should not be interpreted as confirmation that illness has occurred or that all meals from the named brands are affected.

Frequently asked questions

Which food products have been recalled?

Four ready meals are affected: 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.

Can I eat a different batch?

The FSAI notice identifies specific batch codes and use-by dates. Products outside those details are not listed in this alert, but consumers should check packaging carefully.

What if I have already eaten the meal?

If you are concerned, particularly if you belong to a higher-risk group, seek appropriate medical advice. Do not rely on online information to diagnose an illness.

Where can I find the official alert?

The recall was published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on Friday, 18 September 2026 as food alert 2026.57.

Key takeaway

This food recall Ireland warning affects specific ready-meal batches with listed use-by dates and codes. Do not eat a matching product, and check the packaging before returning it or contacting the retailer for further instructions. The FSAI notice should be checked for any subsequent update or expansion.