Ready brek Original and Tesco Super Smooth Porridge are being recalled in Ireland because specific batches may contain flour beetles. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) says the affected products are unfit for human consumption and advises consumers not to eat them.
The recall concerns selected 450g and 750g packs of Ready brek Original, along with 750g packs of Tesco Super Smooth Porridge. The products originated in the United Kingdom and were made by Weetabix UK.
Food recall Ireland: products affected
The FSAI classified the notice as a Category 1 alert for action. The alert notification number is 2026.65. Consumers should compare the product name, pack size and best-before marking with the details below before deciding whether a pack is affected.
| Product | Pack size | Affected best-before dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ready brek Original | 750g | 08/07/2027; 09/07/2027; 29/07/2027; 04/08/2027; 19/08/2027; 20/08/2027; 15/09/2027; 16/09/2027 |
| Ready brek Original | 450g | 01/07/2027; 02/07/2027; 21/07/2027; 22/07/2027; 18/08/2027; 19/08/2027; 17/09/2027; 22/09/2027; 01/10/2027 |
| Tesco Super Smooth Porridge | 750g | All dates from 30/06/2027 to 25/08/2027 inclusive |
Why has the porridge been recalled?
Weetabix UK is recalling the listed batches because of the possible presence of flour beetles. This is a precautionary product recall rather than a statement that every pack contains insects.
However, the FSAI states that the presence of flour beetles would make the products unfit for human consumption. The warning therefore applies only to the specific products and date markings listed in the official notice.
What consumers should do
If you have one of the affected packs, the FSAI advises you not to eat it. Check the product’s best-before date carefully, as other dates have not been identified in this notice.
- Do not consume an affected pack.
- Keep the product separate from other food.
- Follow the retailer’s instructions for returning or disposing of it.
- Check the official FSAI alert or contact the retailer if you are unsure whether your pack is included.
The FSAI notice says retailers are being asked to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. The source notice does not provide a specific receipt or refund policy, so consumers should confirm return arrangements with the store where the product was purchased.
Which products are not included?
The alert identifies only the Ready brek Original packs and Tesco Super Smooth Porridge packs listed above. It does not state that every Ready brek product, every Tesco porridge product, or every pack size is affected.
Consumers should therefore use the exact product name, pack size and best-before date as the main checks. A product outside the listed dates is not identified as part of this particular food product recall Ireland notice, although shoppers should always follow any later official update.
Frequently asked questions
Which food products have been recalled?
The affected products are specific batches of Ready brek Original in 750g and 450g packs, plus Tesco Super Smooth Porridge in a 750g pack.
What is the hazard?
The products may contain flour beetles. The FSAI says affected products would be unfit for human consumption.
How do I check a recalled food batch?
Compare the product name, pack size and best-before date printed on your packet with the official list in this article and the FSAI alert numbered 2026.65.
Can I eat a different date or pack size?
The notice names only the dates and pack sizes listed above. Do not eat a pack that matches the recall details, and check for any later official expansion.
Key takeaway for shoppers
This food recall Ireland alert affects selected Ready brek Original and Tesco Super Smooth Porridge products, not all porridge products. Check your cupboards now, match the pack size and best-before date against the official list, and do not eat any affected pack because of the possible presence of flour beetles.
