Lidl chicken breast products recalled due to salmonella
Batches of Lidl 100% Irish chicken breast fillet products are being recalled due to the presence of salmonella.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said in the recall notice that although the implicated batches are past their use by date, the products are suitable for home freezing.
Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batches.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.
Details of the affected products are below.
| Product Name | Approval Number | Pack size | Use-by date | Batch code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Range 100% Irish Chicken Breast Fillets | IE 803 EC | 291g | 12 Apr | L1023753 |
| 100% Irish Diced Chicken Breast Fillets | IE 818 EC | 550g | 13 Apr | - |
The FSAI said that 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 chicken recall
Western Brand is recalling batches of its Sage & Onion Cook in Bag Whole Chicken due to the possible presence of salmonella.
The products being recalled were for sale in Aldi and Tesco.
The FSAI said that retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
