Tesco and Lidl have issued urgent recalls for several ham products from their premium own-brand ranges due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced the recall, which also includes products from the Brady Family brand.
Products Affected
The following items are included in the recall, all with a use-by date of July 16:
- Brady Family Wood Smoked Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – 80g – batch code 235417
- Brady Family Hand Crumbed Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – 80g – batch codes 235880 and 235765
- Lidl Deluxe Triple Oak Smoked Carved Irish Ham 5 slices – 130g – batch code 235461
- Lidl Deluxe Honey Roast Carved Irish Ham 5 Slices – 130g – batch code 235473
- Tesco Finest Crumbed Shaved Ham 16 slices – 120g – batch code 235412
Health Risks
Listeria monocytogenes can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. According to the NHS, most people experience no symptoms or only mild signs like high temperature, aches, and chills. However, pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products and to dispose of them. Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in stores. Anyone with severe symptoms, including severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, seizures, confusion, or a rash that does not fade under a glass, should seek emergency medical help.
