Ballymaguire Foods ‘recalls all products produced at one of its facilities’
The fresh prepared foods manufacturer said that the move is due to the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check
Print24 July 2025
Ballymaguire Foods has said that it has initiated a full precautionary recall of all products produced at one of its facilities following the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check.
In a statement published on the Ballymaguire Foods website, it said: “Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us. We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly.
“Immediately upon identifying the issue, we informed our retail and foodservice customers and engaged with all relevant authorities, including the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the Health Service Executive (HSE), and our regional Environmental Health Officer,” the fresh prepared foods manufacturer noted.
“Through our retail partners, all products are being withdrawn from the shelves, and a full consumer communication process is underway.
“As a precautionary measure, and in line with our rigorous response protocols, we made the decision on Saturday to temporarily suspend all production at the affected facility,” it added.
‘Comprehensive assessment’
Ballymaguire Foods outlined that its internal team, supported by independent external experts, conducted a comprehensive assessment and implemented immediate corrective actions.
“These included a full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility. In consultation with the relevant statutory bodies and our customers, we will resume production once it is confirmed safe to do so,” the statement said.
“We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause,” it added.
“Ballymaguire Foods is a fully accredited, award-winning producer of freshly prepared meals.
“For over 20 years, we have invested significantly and worked hard to build a business with an excellent track record in quality, innovation, and service.
“We are regularly audited by the appropriate regulatory authorities and operate to the highest food safety and quality standards. Robust systems are at the heart of how we operate, and we remain focused on continuously strengthening them to safeguard against future risks.”
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