An image of the implicated products. FSAI FSAI

FIVE HAM PRODUCTS from Brady Family, Tesco Finest, and Lidl’s Deluxe range have been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) over the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Five specific product types are included in the recall. They are:

• Brady Family Wood Smokes Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – pack size 80g – batch code 235417
• Brady Family Hand Crumbed Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – pack size 80g – batch code 235880 and 235765
• Lidl’s Deluxe Triple Oak Smoked Carved Irish Ham 5 slices – pack size 130g – batch code 235461
• Deluxe Honey Roast Carved Irish Ham 5 Slices – pack size 130g – batch code 235473
• Tesco Finest Crumbed Shaved Ham 16 slices – pack size 120g – batch code 235412

All products have a use-by date of 16 July.

Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale. Consumers have been advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause an infection that can can lead to mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

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“In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications,” the FSAI said.

Pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems (including the elderly) are most vulnerable to infection.

The period in which a person is infected and begins to show symptoms averages three weeks, but it can range between three and 70 days.