The⁢ Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall notice for a specific batch‍ of ⁣Braemoor Red Hen ham and cheese chicken kievs due to confirmed salmonella contamination. ‍This recall affects the ‍500g pack size with an expiry date of‍ October⁢ 2026.

Immediate ⁣Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected chicken kievs ⁢are strongly⁣ advised not to consume them. Retailers have been directed by the FSAI to⁤ immediately remove the⁣ implicated product from store shelves⁢ and prominently display a recall notice to⁣ inform ‍customers. wholesalers and distributors are⁢ also required to contact their‍ customers, initiate a recall ⁤of the affected batches, and ‍provide point-of-sale recall information.

Risk to Vulnerable Populations

The FSAI also ‍advises caterers and food service⁢ businesses not to use the recalled batches. Salmonella infection typically⁢ manifests⁢ between 12 and 36 hours after exposure, though symptoms can appear⁤ as early as six hours or as late as 72 hours post-infection. While diarrhoea is the most common symptom, individuals may also⁤ experience fever, headache, and abdominal cramps.

The FSAI emphasizes that certain groups⁢ are at ⁢higher risk of severe illness from salmonella, including the elderly, infants, and individuals with compromised immune systems. ⁤Prompt action to avoid consumption is crucial for these vulnerable populations.