FSAI recalls multiple batches of cooked ham due to possible presence of listeria

Retailers are being asked to remove affected batches from sale and display recall notices. 

Five different batches of cooked ham are being recalled due to the possible presence of listeria moncytogenes. 

The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) said the products with a use-by date of July 16 should not be eaten, and retailers are being asked to remove them from sale and display recall notices. 

Listeria monocytogenes infections can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. 

In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. 

Some people are more vulnerable to these infections, the FSAI warned, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.

The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days.

The affected products include: 

• Brady Family Wood Smoked Real Irish Ham, six slices, 80g, batch number 235417
• Brady Family Hand Crumbed Real Irish Ham, six slices, 80g, 235880 & 235765
• Deluxe Triple Oak Smoked Carved Irish Ham, five slices, 130g, 235461
• Deluxe Honey Roast Carved Irish Ham, five slices, 130g, 235473
• Tesco Finest Crumbed Shaved Ham, 16 slices