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 any affected product.
A food recall Ireland alert has been issued for selected Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine. The recall applies to products with specified use-by dates and affects packaging that may carry different front-of-pack labels depending on the store where the meal was purchased.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said the products are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Anyone who has one of the affected meals should not eat it.
Products included in the food recall
The affected meals are 750g prepared Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine in Ireland. One version is labelled “Kilbride Classic Cuisine Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner”, while another carries store-specific front-of-pack information and states on the back: “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”.
Because the front label can vary between stores, consumers should not rely only on the product name displayed on the front. The FSAI advises checking the back-of-pack label to establish whether a meal was produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine.
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
- 26/09/2026
The FSAI alert is listed as notification 2026.58 and is classified as Category 1, for action. The source notice does not provide a separate batch code, so consumers should use the producer information on the back label together with the use-by date when checking their meal.
Why the product has been recalled
The Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This wording indicates a potential hazard identified by the official food-safety alert; it does not state that every meal in the listed batches contains the bacterium.
Listeria infection may cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea in healthy people. The infection can be more serious for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
The FSAI notes that the incubation period can vary considerably. It is three weeks on average but may range from three to 70 days after infection.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have an affected Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner should not eat it. Check the back of the packaging for the wording identifying Kilbride Classic Cuisine as the producer, then compare the use-by date with the dates listed above.
- Do not eat a meal matching the producer details and an affected use-by date.
- Keep the product separate from other food while deciding how to handle it.
- Follow the retailer’s recall instructions or contact the store where it was purchased.
- If you are concerned after eating the product, seek appropriate medical advice.
The official notice does not state whether a receipt is required, whether a refund is available, or whether the meal must be returned to the original store. Consumers should therefore check with the retailer rather than assume the return arrangements.
Retailer and packaging information
The FSAI notice explains that the front-of-pack label varies from store to store because the meals carry information relating to the individual shop where they were purchased. This means the same prepared meal may not look identical across retailers.
Recall notices are expected to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which food products have been recalled?
Specific 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine have been recalled.
How can I check whether my meal is affected?
Check the back of the pack for “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine” and compare the use-by date with the eight dates listed in this notice.
Is every Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner recalled?
No. The alert concerns the specified products and use-by dates. Do not assume that meals outside those details are included.
What if I have already eaten the meal?
The FSAI advises consumers not to eat the implicated batches. Anyone concerned after consuming the product should seek appropriate medical advice, particularly if they belong to a group more vulnerable to listeriosis.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland warning concerns 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine with use-by dates from 17 to 26 September 2026, excluding 22 and 23 September. Check the back-of-pack producer details and do not eat any matching product covered by the official alert.
