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Person Dies After Eating Ready Meal Sold at Tesco and Aldi Amid Listeriosis Fear

IRELAND, JUL 24 – Authorities have recalled over 140 ready meals after an extensive outbreak caused nine confirmed cases and one death linked to Ballymaguire Foods products, officials said.

  • An adult in Ireland died after consuming a contaminated ready meal amid a listeriosis outbreak linked to products sold at Tesco and Aldi.
  • The death followed the detection of listeria bacteria during a quality control check at Ballymaguire Foods, prompting a voluntary precautionary recall.
  • The recall involves a wide range of pre-prepared meals, such as lasagnes, pasta bakes, and cottage pies, which were available in several Irish supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, SuperValu, and Centra.
  • The Food Standards Agency has urged anyone who purchased these items not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund to guarantee safety.
  • Health officials confirmed this death is one of ten cases in an 'extensive outbreak,' leading to urgent investigations and supermarket removals to prevent further public risk.
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Belfast Telegraph broke the news in Belfast, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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