The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has today (Thursday, April 9) recalled Pettitt's Cook at Home Basil & Pesto Chicken Fillets due to the presence of salmonella.

Although the implicated batch is past its use by date, the product is suitable for home freezing.

Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch and recall notices will also be displayed at point-of-sale.

The FSAI is advising consumers not to eat the implicated batch, which is the 380g pack with a use by date of 30/03/2026.

Salmonella

People infected with salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between six and 72 hours.

The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.

Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.

The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission.

The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Other FSAI food recalls

Also today, the FSAI has recalled batches of Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert, pack size 538g, due to the possible presence of small pieces of clear plastic from the packaging.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Tesco stores. 

Last month, the FSAI issued a recall notice for specific batches of tortilla wraps.

Dunnes Stores recalled batches of its Plain Tortilla Wraps due to the possible presence of metal pieces. 

The recalled batches had a pack size of 512g and best before dates: 29/5/2026; 30/5/2026; and 31/5/2026.