FSAI recalls cooked ham batches after Listeria detection

A number of batches of cooked ham have been recalled from retail outlets by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

The hams are from the Brady Family, Tesco Finest and Lidl's Deluxe range.

Retailers have been asked to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale while consumers have been advised not to consume the impacted products.

According to the FSAI, symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include 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 Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.