Prepared Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine are being recalled in Ireland because specific batches may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not eat the affected 750g products and should check the back-of-pack information against the listed use-by dates.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the Category 1 recall notification, numbered 2026.58, on Friday, 18 September 2026. The products may have been sold under different front-of-pack labels because they were labelled with information relating to the individual store where they were purchased.
Quick summary of the food recall Ireland alert
- Product: Kilbride Classic Cuisine Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner, or Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner labelled “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”
- Pack size: 750g
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Hazard: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected dates: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 September 2026
- Consumer action: Do not eat the affected products
Which roast chicken products are affected?
The recall covers specific batches of prepared 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine. The front label can vary from store to store, so consumers should not rely only on the product name displayed on the front of the packaging.
Instead, check the back label for the wording “Produced by: Kilbride Classic Cuisine”. The relevant use-by date should then be compared with the dates included in the FSAI food recall notice.
| Product identification | Pack size | Affected use-by dates |
|---|---|---|
| Roast Chicken & Gravy Dinner, including Kilbride Classic Cuisine branding on the back label | 750g | 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 |
The source notice does not provide a barcode or separate batch number. The use-by date is therefore an important identifier when checking whether a product is included in this batch recall.
Why has the product been recalled?
The prepared meals are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This is a precautionary food recall Ireland shoppers should take seriously, but the wording does not state that every product in the listed batches contains the bacterium.
Listeria infection can cause mild flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy people, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The FSAI notes that infection can be more serious for people who are particularly 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. Anyone who is concerned after eating an affected product should seek appropriate medical guidance.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have one of the affected 750g dinners should not eat it. Check the back-of-pack label and use-by date before deciding whether the product is included in the recall.
- Do not eat a dinner carrying one of the affected use-by dates if it identifies Kilbride Classic Cuisine on the back label.
- Keep the product separate from other food while checking the packaging.
- Follow the retailer’s instructions for returning or disposing of the product.
- If you have eaten an affected product and are concerned about your health, contact a healthcare professional for appropriate advice.
The official notice does not specify whether a receipt is required, whether every retailer will provide a refund, or whether products should be returned to the original store. Consumers should contact the store where they bought the dinner for retailer-specific return and refund information.
Where was the roast chicken dinner sold?
The FSAI notice explains that the product carries information about the individual store where it was purchased and that its front-of-pack label varies between stores. It does not name a complete list of retailers in the alert.
For that reason, shoppers should check the back label rather than assume the recall applies only to a particular supermarket. Retailers are required to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at points of sale.
Official action for retailers and distributors
Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale and display recall notices in stores. Wholesalers and distributors have been asked to contact affected customers, recall the products and provide point-of-sale notices to retailer customers.
The alert is classified as Category 1: For Action. Consumers should therefore check any matching roast chicken and gravy dinner promptly and avoid eating affected products.
Frequently asked questions
Which food products have been recalled?
Specific 750g Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine have been recalled.
What dates should I check?
Check for use-by dates of 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 or 26 September 2026, together with the back-label wording identifying Kilbride Classic Cuisine.
Is every Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinner affected?
No. The recall concerns specific batches and listed use-by dates. Do not assume other dates or products are included unless an official update confirms this.
Can I eat the product if the front label looks different?
No affected product should be eaten simply because the front label differs. The FSAI says the front label varies by store, so check the back label and use-by date carefully.
What to remember about this food recall Ireland warning
The recalled items are 750g prepared Roast Chicken and Gravy Dinners produced by Kilbride Classic Cuisine, with use-by dates from 17 to 26 September 2026 on the dates listed above. Because the front packaging may differ between stores, the safest way to identify a recalled product is to inspect the back label and compare its date marking. If it matches, do not eat it and contact the retailer for return or refund instructions.
