Major supermarkets Tesco and Lidl have pulled products from their shelves due to the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes. Both retailers have issued recalls for items from their premium own-brand ranges. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled ham products from Tesco Finest and Lidl’s Deluxe range over the possible health risk. Ham products made by the Brady Family brand are also included in the announcement. All products included in the recall: Brady Family Wood Smokes Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – pack
size 80g – batch code 235417. Brady Family Hand Crumbed Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – pack size 80g – batch code 235880 and 235765. Lidl’s Deluxe Triple Oak Smoked Carved Irish Ham 5 slices – pack size 130g – batch code 235461. Deluxe Honey Roast Carved Irish Ham 5 Slices – pack size 130g – batch code 235473. Tesco Finest Crumbed Shaved Ham 16 slices – pack size 120g – batch code 235412. The use-by date on all of these products is July 16.
Notices will be displayed at point of sale. Shoppers have been urged not to consume the affected items and to dispose of them immediately. Listeria monocytogenes can cause mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Cold meats can be especially susceptible to listeria bacteria contamination. Other high-risk foods include smoked and cured fish, shellfish and soft mould-ripened cheeses such as camembert and brie. According to the NHS website, the majority of those infected with the bacteria experience no symptoms at
all, or only mild signs such as a high temperature, vomiting, aches and pains, chills or diarrhoea. Those most vulnerable include pregnant women, newborn babies and patients with compromised immune systems. The risk also rises with age. Parents are urged to dial 999 or head to A&E if their children develop more serious symptoms, including a severe headache and stiff neck, discomfort when looking at bright lights, seizures, sudden confusion or drowsiness, and a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over
it. Most infections from the bacteria can be managed at home with rest and plenty of fluids.
Tesco recall, Lidl recall, ham recall, listeria monocytogenes, Brady Family ham, Tesco Finest ham, Lidl Deluxe ham, Food Safety Authority of Ireland, use-by date July 16
So… listeria in ham again? I swear every week it’s something.
If the use-by is July 16 why are they just now recalling it? Like is it spoiled already or is it just “possible” contamination. I’m confused. Also Lidl is always sketchy to me.
My cousin works at Tesco so I heard the ham was fine, they just do these recalls for paperwork or liability. Like listeria is from the factory right? Not from people keeping cold meats out too long at home. Either way, throwing away ham is annoying.
So they’re saying cold meats are ‘especially susceptible’… but brie and brie should be fine if it’s sealed?? I saw something about symptoms being mild or none at all, so how do they know who will get sick? Also “dial 999” for kids sounds intense, like wouldn’t you just call 111 first? I don’t know. I’m just gonna stop buying anything labeled Deluxe or Finest.