Consumers have been advised not to eat the affected products, while retailers have been instructed to remove the implicated batches from sale. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), recall notices will also be displayed at the point of sale to inform shoppers of the precautionary measure.
The recall covers five packaged ham products distributed under different brands but linked to the same food safety alert. The products all carry a use-by date of 16 July 2026, and authorities have urged anyone who has purchased them to dispose of them rather than consume them.
Five Cooked Ham Products Included in the Recall
According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the recall applies to five specific cooked ham products sold under the Brady Family, Lidl Deluxe and Tesco Finest brands. Consumers are being urged to check both the product details and batch codes carefully, as only the batches listed below are affected:
- 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
All of the withdrawed products have the same use-by date of 16 July 2026. Retailers have been instructed to withdraw the implicated batches from sale and display notices informing customers of the recall.
According to reports, shoppers who have purchased any of the affected products are advised not to consume them. The recall has been issued because of the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium capable of causing foodborne illness.
Health Advice Focuses on Vulnerable Groups
According to the FSAI, symptoms associated with listeria monocytogenes infection can range from mild flu-like illness to gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In uncommon cases, the infection may become more serious and lead to severe complications.
The NHS states that many people infected with the bacterium experience either no symptoms or only mild illness. Those considered to be at greater risk include pregnant women, newborn babies, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. The FSAI also notes that symptoms typically appear around three weeks after infection, although the incubation period can range from three to 70 days.
Cold cooked meats are among the foods that can be more susceptible to listeria contamination. Reports also note that smoked and cured fish, shellfish, and soft mould-ripened cheeses such as Camembert and Brie are considered higher-risk foods.
Parents are advised to seek emergency medical care if children develop more serious symptoms, including a severe headache, stiff neck, discomfort when looking at bright lights, seizures, sudden confusion or drowsiness, or a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass. For most infections, the NHS says treatment at home with rest and plenty of fluids is sufficient.
