Tesco and Lidl issue urgent food poisoning alert — serious health risk
Anyone with the items has been urged not to eat themMia O'HareSenior Spare Time Journalist15:48, 03 Jul 2026Updated 15:50, 03 Jul 2026Tesco and Lidl have issued anurgent food recall warningto their customers,. . .
Anyone with the items has been urged not to eat themMia O'HareSenior Spare Time Journalist15:48, 03 Jul 2026Updated 15:50, 03 Jul 2026Tesco and Lidl have issued anurgent food recall warningto their customers, with both supermarkets pulling multiple items from shelves due to aserious health risk. A number of ham products have potentially beencontaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,prompting the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to publishan official recall notice. The NHS warns that Listeriosis can cause severe illness and is typically contracted through the consumption of contaminated food. Recalled ham productsBrady Family Crumb Irish HamPack size 80g, Batch code 235880, Use by July 16, 2026Batch code 235765, Use by July 16, 2026Deluxe Honey Roast Carved Irish HamPack size 130g, Batch code 235473, Use by July 16, 2026Deluxe Triple Oak Smoked Carved Irish HamPack size 130g, Batch code 235461, Use by July 16, 2026The FSA said: "The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. "However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems. "It added: "If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund. "Notices will be prominently displayed at the point of sale in all retail outlets stocking the affected products. The FSA confirmed that O'Brien Fine Foods is conducting the ham product recall only in Northern Ireland. Lidl said: "If you have purchased the above products, please do not consume them. Instead, please return the products to a Lidl store for a full refund, with or without a receipt. "Lidl wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused. Any customers with queries or concerns can contact our Customer Services Team. "Customers in the Republic of Ireland can reach the team on 019203010, while those in Northern Ireland can call 0289568488. The NHS has explained that Listeria can contaminate a broad range of foods, though most infectionsstem from chilled, ready-to-eat itemssuch as cold, cooked sliced meats. For the majority of people, listeriosis is mild and clears up within a few days. However, those at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill may require antibiotics. Article continues belowDial 111 if you suspect you have listeriosis and are pregnant, have a condition that weakens the immune system, are undergoing treatment that weakens your immune system, or are concerned about your baby. Head to A&E or call 999 if you experience a severe headache and stiff neck, have a seizure, suddenly feel confused, feel extremely drowsy, find bright lights uncomfortable to look at, or notice a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it.