Standfirst: Specific batches of 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine are being recalled in Ireland because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check the back-of-pack details and not eat affected products.
A food recall Ireland alert has been issued for selected Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners with use-by dates from 17 September to 26 September 2026. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) says the products were produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine and may carry different front-of-pack labels depending on the store where they were purchased.
Consumers who have one of the affected products should check the back label for the wording “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine” and compare the use-by date with the dates listed below. Products matching the alert should not be eaten.
Key details of the food recall Ireland alert
- Product: Kilbride Classic Cuisine Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner, or Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner showing “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”
- Pack size: 750g
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Hazard: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- FSAI alert: Food Alert Notification 2026.58, Category 1 — For Action
- Affected use-by dates: 17/09/2026, 18/09/2026, 19/09/2026, 20/09/2026, 21/09/2026, 24/09/2026, 25/09/2026 and 26/09/2026
Which Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners are affected?
The alert covers specific 750g batches of prepared Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine. The FSAI notice does not identify one single front-of-pack brand or store label. Instead, the packaging may contain information connected with the individual shop where the dinner was bought.
That means shoppers should not rely only on the product name displayed on the front of the packaging. The back-of-pack label is the important identifier. Consumers should look for “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine” and then check whether the product carries one of the affected use-by dates.
The source alert does not provide a separate batch number, lot number or barcode. Readers should therefore use the producer wording and use-by dates supplied by the FSAI when checking their product.
Why has the product been recalled?
This supermarket food recall Ireland notice concerns the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The wording describes a possible presence; it does not state that every affected pack contains the bacterium.
Listeria infection can cause mild flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy people, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. However, infection can be more serious for people who are particularly vulnerable, including pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
The FSAI notes that the incubation period can vary considerably. Anyone concerned after eating an affected product should seek appropriate medical advice, particularly if they fall into a vulnerable group. This article does not replace advice from a healthcare professional.
What consumers should do
The official consumer instruction is clear: do not eat any implicated batch. Check the back of the pack before deciding whether a Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner is affected.
- Find the 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner in your fridge or freezer.
- Check the back label for “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”.
- Compare the use-by date with the eight dates listed in the FSAI alert.
- If the product matches, do not eat it.
- Follow the retailer’s recall or return instructions and do not use the product while checking those arrangements.
The FSAI notice does not provide a confirmed receipt policy, refund process or retailer-specific customer-service arrangement. Consumers should contact the store where the product was purchased for information about return and refund procedures.
Retailer and product labelling information
The front label varies from store to store because the product is labelled with information relating to the individual shop where it was purchased. As a result, this is not necessarily a conventional single-brand supermarket recall.
The FSAI says recall notices will be displayed at points of sale. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale, while wholesalers and distributors have been asked to contact affected customers and support the recall process.
No specific supermarket chain is named in the supplied alert. Consumers should not assume that every branch or retailer sold the product; the back-of-pack producer details and use-by date are the identifiers to use.
Frequently asked questions
What food has been recalled in Ireland?
Specific 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine have been recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Which dates should I check?
Check for use-by dates of 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 or 26 September 2026.
Is every Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner affected?
No. The alert applies only to the specified 750g products carrying the producer wording and affected use-by dates.
Where was the product sold?
The supplied FSAI notice does not list named retailers. The front label can vary according to the individual store, so check the back label rather than relying on the front branding.
Can I eat a pack with a different date?
The alert identifies the eight use-by dates listed above. If you are unsure whether your product matches the notice, contact the retailer or consult the official FSAI alert before eating it.
Conclusion
This food recall Ireland alert affects selected 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine, with use-by dates between 17 and 26 September 2026. Check the back-of-pack producer wording and date, and do not eat the product if it matches the affected details. The FSAI notice should be checked for any later update or expansion.
