Dayo Ade Olusola|M10news|6 August
2025
A growing number of food items have been urgently recalled from supermarket shelves across Ireland over fears of potential Listeria contamination, prompting fresh warnings from public health officials.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed on Tuesday evening that fresh coriander pots from O’Hanlon Herbs and a batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus have been withdrawn due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
Major retailers including Tesco, Lidl, Supervalu, Dunnes Stores, and M&S are among those affected by the latest recall, which adds to a growing list of food safety alerts issued in recent weeks.
Recalled Items
Specific batches of coriander have been pulled from sale nationwide. The FSAI has urged customers not to consume any implicated products and requested that retailers display recall notices clearly at point of sale.
In a separate alert, authorities flagged a contaminated batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus, again citing Listeria concerns. The hummus was sold in both supermarkets and specialist food stores.
The FSAI emphasised that there is no evidence at this time linking the hummus recall to the ongoing listeriosis outbreak connected to contaminated ready-to-heat meals and recent spinach and mixed-leaf salad recalls.
One Death Confirmed in Ongoing Outbreak
At least one person has died following a Listeria outbreak in recent weeks. The agency did not confirm if the fatal case is related to any of the most recent recalls.
Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause flu-like symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In more serious cases, the illness may spread to the nervous system, leading to meningitis or even death, especially in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.
Public Reassurance and Food Safety Advice
Responding to growing public concern, the FSAI issued a reassurance:
“We are aware that consumers may be feeling anxious. While we urge vigilance, there is a robust food control system in place in Ireland which has enabled the identification of the products in question.”
The agency said consumers who have eaten any of the recalled products and are feeling well do not need to take further action. However, those experiencing symptoms are advised to seek medical advice promptly.
The agency added:
“Cooking food thoroughly until piping hot throughout is effective in killing Listeria bacteria. Although serious infections are rare, individuals in at-risk groups should take extra care with ready-to-eat and chilled foods.”
Ireland typically reports between 14 and 22 cases of listeriosis each year.
Investigations remain ongoing, and further product recalls may follow if new risks are identified.
